Second Hand Athenian Trireme vs Persian Trireme
The Graeco-Persian Wars 499–449 BC
Series : Osprey Duel, No. 122
Author : Nic Fields
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Condition
Very good condition. A clean and well-presented paperback with light shelf wear and minor rubbing to the cover edges and corners. The covers show a few faint handling marks but no significant creasing or damage. The photographed internal pages are clean and bright with no obvious annotations, and the binding appears firm and secure. Please refer to the photographs for further details.
Details
General - Pages : 80 | Images : Colour illustrations throughout, including ship profiles, technical drawings, battle scenes, maps and photographs | Publisher : Osprey Publishing | Place of Publication : Oxford, United Kingdom | Language : English
Paperback - Year of Publication : 2022 | Edition : First edition | Size : 248mm x 184mm | ISBN : 9781472848611
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This highly illustrated study compares the Athenian and Persian triremes that fought during the Graeco-Persian Wars of 499–449 BC. Nic Fields examines the construction, design, performance and tactical employment of these ram-armed, triple-oared warships, including the Persian reliance upon experienced Phoenician vessels and crews.
The book follows the opposing fleets through the battles of Artemision and Salamis and the fighting at the Eurymedon River. It also explores the men who fought aboard the ships, including Athenian citizen hoplites, Scythian archers and Persian marines, together with the role of Artemisia, the Karian queen and Persian naval commander.
Illustrated throughout with colour ship profiles, technical drawings, battle scenes, maps and photographs by Adam Hook.
