Ships and Seamanship in the Ancient World

Name: Ships and Seamanship in the Ancient World
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9780691610184
Price: 180.0 NZD
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By Lionel Casson

Series: Princeton Legacy Library

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Ships and Seamanship in the Ancient World by Lionel Casson provides a comprehensive exploration of ancient maritime practices across various civilizations. The book delves into the development of shipbuilding techniques, navigation methods, and the cultural significance of seamanship from the early Mediterranean to the classical era. It combines historical analysis with rich illustrations to illuminate the impact of seafaring on ancient societies.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in ancient maritime history and the technical aspects of shipbuilding and navigation. Examining the evolution of ancient sea vessels and the skill of their crews, it offers fascinating insights into how seafaring was instrumental in shaping ancient cultures and commerce.

Ships and Seamanship in the Ancient World

Written to replace and extend Torr's Ancient Ships, this generously illustrated underwater Bible" traces the art and technology of Mediterranean ships and seamanship from their first crude stages (about 3000 B.C.) to the heyday of the Byzantine fleets. Originally published in 1971. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand tech

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Written to replace and extend Torr's Ancient Ships, this generously illustrated "underwater Bible" traces the art and technology of Mediterranean ships and seamanship from their first crude stages (about 3000 B.C.) to the heyday of the Byzantine fleets. Originally published in 1971, the book provides a comprehensive insight into the development of ancient maritime practices.

The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions.

The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.