John D. Grainger is a former teacher turned professional historian. He has over thirty books, divided between classical history and modern British political and military history. His books include Hellenistic and Roman Naval Wars; Wars of the Maccabees; Traditional Enemies; Roman Conquests; and Rome, Parthia and India.
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A technological, strategic, and tactical history of ancient naval ships from Alexander to the battle of Actium. The period covered in this book is well known for its epic battles and grand campaigns of territorial conquest, but Hellenistic monarchi... SEE MORE