Byzantine Warship vs Arab Warship

7th–11th centuries

Angus Konstam, Peter Dennis (Illustrator), Peter Bull

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English

Osprey
20 May 2012

History; General & world history; Early history: c 500 to c 1450&1500; Maritime history; Military & naval ships

Series: Duel

For four hundred years the Byzantine Empire’s naval forces vied with the warships of the Islamic world for mastery of the Mediterranean. At the heart of this confrontation were the fighting vessels of the two powers, the Byzantine dromon and the Arabic shalandi, both oared warships. In those four centuries of warfare between two major maritime powers, both the Byzantines and the Arabs left us records of their doctrine and tactics, as well as of how their ships were built. Featuring full-colour artwork and rigorous analysis from an authority on naval warfare, this enthralling book offers a glimpse of the long-lost world of war at sea in the age of Byzantium.

By: Angus Konstam
Illustrated by: Peter Dennis (Illustrator), Peter Bull
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 64
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 265g
ISBN: 9781472807571
ISBN 10: 147280757X
Series: Duel
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 20 May 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction /Chronology /The Strategic Situation /Design and Development /Technical Specifications /The Combatants / Combat /Analysis /Aftermath /Further Reading /Index

Angus Konstam hails from the Orkney Islands, and is the author of over 50 books, the majority of which are published by Osprey. A former naval officer and museum professional, he worked as the Curator of Weapons at the Tower of London and as the Chief Curator of the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida. Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles.