Overview

Naval warfare is the unsung hero of ancient Greek military history, often overshadowed by the more glorified land battles. Owen Rees looks to redress the balance, giving naval battles their due attention. This book presents a selection of thirteen naval battles that span a defining century in ancient Greek history, from the Ionian Revolt and Persian Invasion to the rise of external naval powers in the Mediterranean Sea, such as the Carthaginians. Each battle is set in context. The background, wider military campaigns, and the opposing forces are discussed, followed by a narrative and analysis of the fighting. Finally, the aftermath of the battles are dealt with, looking at the strategic implications of the outcome for both the victor and the defeated. The battle narratives are supported by maps and tactical diagrams, showing the deployment of the fleets and the wider geographical factors involved in battle. Written in an accessible tone, this book successfully shows that Greek naval warfare did not start and end at the battle of Salamis. AUTHOR: Owen Rees is an historian and a freelance writer, regularly contributing to publications specializing in ancient and medieval warfare. He is an editor for the digital magazine My History Digest, and was formerly an assistant editor at SPARTA: Journal of Ancient Spartan and Greek History. Owen is currently working towards his PhD at Manchester Metropolitan University and is the author of Great Battles of the Classical Greek World.

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Rees's work is highly recommended. His lively and clear prose entices the reader without giving up historical precision, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. --Bryn Mawr Classical Review

Rees's work is highly recommended. His lively and clear prose entices the reader without giving up historical precision, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. -- Bryn Mawr Classical Review The wine-dark ocean likes to hold on to its secrets, but Rees' work helpfully draws together disparate scholarship into readable format and provides good insight into this somewhat neglected field. -- Wargames Illustrated To put is bluntly, this book is solid, well-organized, and very thorough. Highly recommended if you'd like to brush up on the naval battles of ancient Greece or even learn about them for the first time. --Maritime History Podcast

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OWEN REES is an historian and a freelance writer, regularly contributing to publications specializing in ancient and medieval warfare. He is an editor for the digital magazine My History Digest, and was formerly an assistant editor at SPARTA: Journal of Ancient Spartan and Greek History. Owen is currently working towards his PhD at Manchester Metropolitan University and is the author of Great Battles of the Classical Greek World.

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