The Roman Navy was remarkable for its size, reach and longevity. As significant as the Royal Navy was to the British Empire in the nineteenth century, the Roman

fleet of warships numerically far larger than anything in existence today. And yet this fascinating aspect of Roman rule has remained largely unstudied. Structu

This interesting and well-illustrated study focuses on one particular element of the Roman navy, the Classis Britannica. Mason draws on recent excavations of Sa

This second edition examines all aspects of Roman history, and contains a new introduction, three new chapters and updated bibliographies.

An examination of Roman naval development, drawing upon archaeological evidence, documentary accounts and visual representation.