Rulers of the Sea: Maritime Strategy and Sea Power in Ancient Greece, 550-321 Bce

by John Nash

This is a study of sea power and maritime strategy in the Classical Greek world. More than just a study of navies and battles, it examines how the sea was used to influence events ashore and how the use of naval power combined with land power had a defining impact on the period. After an examination of the oft-overlooked practical issues of navigation and administration, the book explores the idea of a 'maritime consciousness' in Greece and how this...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3111342859
• ISBN13: 9783111342856
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"