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Leaf 17 - De Copiis Romanorum Maritimis

Title:	Leaf 17 - De Copiis Romanorum Maritimis
Creator:	Lauro, Giacomo
Publisher:	Andrea Fei, Roma, 1625
Date:	1625
Subject:	Rome (Italy) -- Antiquities. Rome -- History. Navies -- History.
Description:	Depicted here are the Maritime forces for Rome. Though better known for its land forces, Rome had the resources of huge forests for the raw materials for ship building and the engineering prowess to plan and build efficient ships. They were able to translate their military skill naval battle and after a while developed strength as skilled navigators as well, eventually ruling the seas for at least 4 centuries. On the verso of this leaf is text in 3 languages. The title in Italian is: Forti De Romani per Mare.
Identifier:	Leaf 17 Recto and Verso
Bibliographic Citation:	Scholars wishing to cite this item should include item title with leaf number, Splendore dell'antica Roma, Jen Library Archives and Special Collections, the Savannah College of Art and Design, and the item's url.
Source:	Splendore dell'antica Roma, by Giacomo Lauro, in Roma: Nell Stamperia di Andrea Fei, l'anno del Giubileo MDCXXV [1625]
Type:	Image
Format:	Print
Extent:	Page 28.5 x 21 cm. Image 23.5 x 17.75 cm.
Medium:	Engraving on paper
References:	Roman Navel Warfare found int Ancient History Encyclopedia.
Rights:	Though this item is believed to be in the Public Domain, copyright may have been retained by the authors or creators of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.