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by Nic Fields (Author), Peter Bull (Illustrator)
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  • Paperback: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Osprey Publishing (10 Mar 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1846030749
  • ISBN-13: 978-1846030741
  • Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 17.8 x 0.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 365,644 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"It is a fascinating look into the cutting edge of naval technology of the ancient Greeks and a book that will keep your interest from the first to the last page. One I can highly recommend." -Scott Van Aken, "modelingmadness.com"

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Formidable and sophisticated, triremes were the deadliest battleships of the ancient world and at the height of their success the Athenians were the dominant exponents of their devastating power. Primarily long ships designed to fight under oar power, their main weapon was a bronze-plated ram situated at the prow. This book offers a complete analysis of the most potent battleship of its time; the weapon by which Athens achieved, maintained, and ultimately lost its power and prosperity.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Trireme , 15 Jul 2008
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While the British battleship ruled the waves in the eighteenth century, it was the Athenian Trireme that was the dominant ship in the 5th century BC.

Nic Fields presents us with a look at these Greek warships, their origins, construction, crew and role in battle.

Covering everything from the limitations of the ships themselves, to the expenditure of keeping them at sea, to the marines, and the life of the oarsmen, this book is bursting with facts. This is not bad considering it's only 48 pages long. It also includes a look at Naval tactics and strategies, and the decline and revival of the Athenian navy. One of the most fascinating sections looked at the 'Olympias' a full scale modern reconstruction of a Trireme.

As well as containing photographs and maps, the book also has 8 pages of colour plates by Peter Bull. These show the Triremes at sea, under construction, as well as in battle.

This book is meant as an introduction to the subject of Greek naval warfare, and as a result it is far from being in-depth. But if you want a short guide to the Triremes, then this is the best available.
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5.0 out of 5 stars greek warships, 24 Feb 2009
this is an excellent book. it covers all the periods of ancient ships that i required,i have no hesitation in recommending this publication.
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