Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Introduction: Understanding the Big Ship Phenomenon
1. Frontal Ramming and the Development of "Fours" and "Fives"
2. Frontal Ramming: Structural Considerations
3. The Development of Naval Siege Warfare
4. Philo the Byzantine and the Requirements of Naval Siege Warfare
5. Big Ships, Boarding, and Catapults
6. The Culmination of the Big Ship Phenomenon
7. The End of the Big Ship Phenomenon
Conclusion
Appendices
Appendix A: Testimonia for "Fours"
Appendix B: Testimonia for "Fives"
Appendix C: Testimonia for "Sixes" to "Tens"
Appendix D: Testimonia for "Elevens" to "Forty"
Appendix E: Book V of Philo's Compendium of Mechanics-The Naval Sections
Appendix F: Testimonia for Naval Artillery
Glossary
Chronology
Bibliography
Index

About the Author

William M. Murray is Mary and Gus Stathis Professor of Greek History and Director of the Ancient Studies Center at the University of South Florida.

Reviews

"This is an original work of sound scholarship. Specialists in ancient naval history will benefit from this book and students of classical antiquity will also profit from it."--Anthony J. Papalas, Classical Journal
"Murray's ground-breaking study of the super-galleys of the Hellenistic Age is a triumph of historical research. He expertly analyzes and interprets a wide range of archaeological and textual evidence to present a convincing account of the development of these huge warships by the successors of Alexander the Great." --Philip de Souza, University College Dublin
"The Age of Titans offers an exciting discovery trip through the age of giant warships, their rise and decline, and their role in Hellenistic naval warfare. The book abounds in important new insights on naval architecture, battle tactics, and logistics, and is a crucial source of information for understanding the confusing web of Hellenistic history and warfare." --Kurt A. Raaflaub, Brown University
"A powerful and persuasive revisionist argument about the navies of the Hellenistic world, written with clarity and verve. Murray's expert knowledge comes through on every page, and so does his sheer joy in the subject. Both scholars and lay readers will enjoy this book." --Barry Strauss, Cornell University