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Endnotes explained
This chapter consists of endnotes providing brief explanatory references, primarily about Roman government and naval terminology.
What happens
This chapter consists of endnotes providing brief explanatory references, primarily about Roman government and naval terminology.
Key passages
“The Roman government, it will be remembered, had two harbors in which great fleets were constantly kept—Ravenna and Misenum.”
Recall that the Roman state maintained permanent naval bases at Ravenna and Misenum.
Clarifies the historical context of Roman naval power.
“Called hortator .”
Referred to as the hortator.
Identifies a specific Roman naval role.
“Called rector .”
Referred to as the rector.
Identifies another specific Roman naval role.