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Book Synopsis Ships and Seafaring in Ancient Times by : Lionel Casson
Download or read book Ships and Seafaring in Ancient Times written by Lionel Casson and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since the earliest travelers took to the water on reed rafts or inflated goatskins, ships and boats have played a paramount role in the history of the Western world. The invention of the sail about 3500 BC resulted in ever faster and more efficient water transport, and the great civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome depended on ships and seafarers for their prosperity. This entertaining book by the world's foremost authority on ancient seamanship traces the development of the boat from the most primitive craft to the powerful warships of the Greeks, the huge Roman merchant vessels, and the slender galleys of the Vikings. Professor Casson shows how the discoveries of marine archaeologists and recent experiments with full-size replicas of ancient boats have increased our knowledge of the way in which ships were built and used. Drawing upon written accounts and contemporary artistic depictions of naval battles, trading expeditions, and other voyages, he brings the world of seafaring in ancient times vividly to life.
Book Synopsis Ships and Seamanship in the Ancient World by : Lionel Casson
Download or read book Ships and Seamanship in the Ancient World written by Lionel Casson and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 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.
Book Synopsis Warships of the Ancient World by : Adrian K. Wood
Download or read book Warships of the Ancient World written by Adrian K. Wood and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-20 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's first war machines were ships built two millennia before the dawn of the Classical world. Their influence on the course of history cannot be overstated. A wide variety of galleys and other types of warships were built by successive civilisations, each with their own distinctive appearance, capability and utility. The earliest of these were the Punt ships and the war galleys of Egypt which defeated the Sea People in the first known naval battle. Following the fall of these civilisations, the Phoenicians built biremes and other vessels, while in Greece the ships described in detail in the 'Trojan' epics established a tradition of warship building culminating in the pentekonters and triaconters. The warships of the period are abundantly illustrated on pottery and carved seals, and depicted in inscriptions and on bas-reliefs. The subject has been intensively studied for two and a half millennia, culminating in the contemporary works of authoritative scholars such as Morrison, Wallinga, Rodgers and Casson. To date there are no works covering the subject which are accessible and available to non-academics.
Download or read book Ancient Ships written by Cecil Torr and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Ancient Boats and Ships by : Sean McGrail
Download or read book Ancient Boats and Ships written by Sean McGrail and published by Shire Publications. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After an introduction to the topic of maritime archaeology and account of the way maritime archaeologists work, the author describes the building and use of rafts, boats and ships in north-west Europe up to about 1500. The evidence for early sea voyages and for navigation without instruments is also surveyed.
Download or read book Ancient Ships written by Cecil Torr and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-06-20 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1894, this book presents a detailed study of ships from the Mediterranean area during the period 1000 BC to 1000 AD. Evidence is drawn from written sources, including inscriptions and literature, and material sources, such as the ruins of the docks at Athens and small surviving pieces of the ships themselves. The text provides detailed information on the structural elements of ships and includes an appendix section on different types of ship. Illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the ancient world and shipping.
Book Synopsis Warships of the Ancient World by : Adrian K. Wood
Download or read book Warships of the Ancient World written by Adrian K. Wood and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-20 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's first war machines were ships built two millennia before the dawn of the Classical world. Their influence on the course of history cannot be overstated. A wide variety of galleys and other types of warships were built by successive civilisations, each with their own distinctive appearance, capability and utility. The earliest of these were the Punt ships and the war galleys of Egypt which defeated the Sea People in the first known naval battle. Following the fall of these civilisations, the Phoenicians built biremes and other vessels, while in Greece the ships described in detail in the 'Trojan' epics established a tradition of warship building culminating in the pentekonters and triaconters. The warships of the period are abundantly illustrated on pottery and carved seals, and depicted in inscriptions and on bas-reliefs. The subject has been intensively studied for two and a half millennia, culminating in the contemporary works of authoritative scholars such as Morrison, Wallinga, Rodgers and Casson. To date there are no works covering the subject which are accessible and available to non-academics.
Book Synopsis Deep Water, Ancient Ships by : Willard Bascom
Download or read book Deep Water, Ancient Ships written by Willard Bascom and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Popularly written book on ships which are said to have been sunk in the deep waters of the Mediterranean Sea before the time of Christ, discussing why they sank, how to find them and methods for salvaging them.
Book Synopsis Ancient and Modern Ships by : Sir George Charles Vincent Holmes
Download or read book Ancient and Modern Ships written by Sir George Charles Vincent Holmes and published by anboco. This book was released on 2016-08-17 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An endeavour has been made in this handbook, as far as space and scantiness of material would permit, to trace the history of the development of wooden ships from the earliest times down to our own. Unfortunately, the task has been exceedingly difficult; for the annals of shipbuilding have been very badly kept down to a quite recent period, and the statements made by old writers concerning ships are not only meagre but often extremely inaccurate. Moreover, the drawings and paintings of vessels which have survived from the classical period are few and far between, and were made by artists who thought more of pictorial effect than of accuracy of detail. Fortunately the carvings of the ancient Egyptians were an exception to the above rule. Thanks to their practice of recording and illustrating their history in one of the most imperishable of materials we know more of their ships and maritime expeditions than we do of those of any other people of antiquity. If their draughtsmen were as conscientious in delineating their boats as they were in their drawings of animals and buildings, we may accept the illustrations of Egyptian vessels which have survived into our epoch as being correct in their main features. The researches now being systematically carried out in the Valley of the Nile add, year by year, to our knowledge, andviii already we know enough to enable us to assert that ship building is one of the oldest of human industries, and that there probably existed a sea borne commerce in the Mediterranean long before the building of the Pyramids...
Download or read book Ancient Ships written by Cecil Torr and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Ancient and Modern Ships: Wooden Sailing Ships by : Sir George Charles Vincent Holmes
Download or read book Ancient and Modern Ships: Wooden Sailing Ships written by Sir George Charles Vincent Holmes and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-04 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Ancient and Modern Ships: Wooden Sailing Ships' by Sir George Charles Vincent Holmes, readers are taken on a comprehensive journey through the evolution of wooden sailing ships. Holmes meticulously examines the construction, design, and history of these seafaring vessels, providing detailed illustrations and diagrams to enhance the reader's understanding. The book serves as a valuable resource for maritime history enthusiasts, offering insights into the technological advancements and cultural significance of wooden sailing ships. Written in a clear and engaging style, Holmes seamlessly blends historical facts with his expert analysis, making this book both informative and enjoyable to read. Holmes's attention to detail and passion for maritime history shine through in every chapter, offering readers a glimpse into a bygone era of sailing. Readers interested in naval history, shipbuilding, or maritime exploration will find 'Ancient and Modern Ships: Wooden Sailing Ships' to be a captivating and insightful read.
Book Synopsis Sailing from Polis to Empire by : Emmanuel Nantet
Download or read book Sailing from Polis to Empire written by Emmanuel Nantet and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What can the architecture of ancient ships tell us about their capacity to carry cargo or to navigate certain trade routes? How do such insights inform our knowledge of the ancient economies that depended on maritime trade across the Mediterranean? These and similar questions lie behind Sailing from Polis to Empire, a fascinating insight into the practicalities of trading by boat in the ancient world. Allying modern scientific knowledge with Hellenistic sources, this interdisciplinary collection brings together experts in various fields of ship archaeology to shed new light on the role played by ships and sailing in the exchange networks of the Mediterranean. Covering all parts of the Eastern Mediterranean, these outstanding contributions delve into a broad array of data - literary, epigraphical, papyrological, iconographic and archaeological - to understand the trade routes that connected the economies of individual cities and kingdoms. Unique in its interdisciplinary approach and focus on the Hellenistic period, this collection digs into the questions that others don't think to ask, and comes up with (sometimes surprising) answers. It will be of value to researchers in the fields of naval architecture, Classical and Hellenistic history, social history and ancient geography, and to all those with an interest in the ancient world or the seafaring life."--Publisher's website.
Book Synopsis The Ancient Sailing Season by : James Beresford
Download or read book The Ancient Sailing Season written by James Beresford and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2012-11-21 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive examination of the effects of the shifting seasons on maritime trade, warfare and piracy during antiquity, this book overturns many long-held assumptions concerning the capabilities of Graeco-Roman ships and sailors.
Book Synopsis A Study of the Ancient Ships of Japan: The ashi-bune, or the reed-canoe (Ancient rafts of Japan, sect. 3) by : Shinji Nishimura
Download or read book A Study of the Ancient Ships of Japan: The ashi-bune, or the reed-canoe (Ancient rafts of Japan, sect. 3) written by Shinji Nishimura and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis History of Warships by : James L. George
Download or read book History of Warships written by James L. George and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized by the four major ages of warships - galley, sail, steam, and modern - George graphically presents the design evolution, construction, and operational uses of specific ship types, including their defenses, weapons, propulsion, and famous sea battles. While his focus is on ships of major naval powers, he also offers interesting examples from lesser navies and includes Leonardo da Vinci's submarine designs, Germany's pocket battleship, Austria's World War I air-cushion catamaran, and Italy's naval tanks with lateral caterpillar chains.
Book Synopsis The Book of Old Ships by : Henry B. Culver
Download or read book The Book of Old Ships written by Henry B. Culver and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVSuperb, authoritative history of sailing vessels, with 80 magnificent line illustrations. Galley, bark, caravel, longship, whaler, many more. Detailed, informative text on each vessel by noted naval historian. Introduction. /div
Book Synopsis Shipsheds of the Ancient Mediterranean by : David Blackman
Download or read book Shipsheds of the Ancient Mediterranean written by David Blackman and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 621 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first detailed and comprehensive study of the shipsheds which were a defining symbol of naval power in the ancient Mediterranean.
