Ships and Seamanship in the Ancient World (Princeton Legacy Library, 792) - Hardcover

Casson, Lionel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0691035369 ISBN 13: 9780691035369

Verlag: Princeton University Press, 1971

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Book by Casson Lionel

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"A wonderful book made even better." -- Greece and Rome "This fine book... should remain the standard authority on ancient ships for many years to come." -- Classical Philology "A bible for all interested in ancient ships, shipbuilding, and sailing techniques... it is a standard reference for every student of ancient history, not only for those interested in maritime matters." -- International Journal of Maritime History "Lionel Casson's scholarship is impeccable and he adds data from underwater archaeological research. In this paperback edition much new material is included..The remarkable performance of the Kyrenia ship replica, for example, will facinate any sailing reader. Clearly they were nautical experts, these Kyrenia seafarers of 300 BC!" -- Lloyd's List "A comprehensive and up-to-date work of reference... [Casson's] extremely thorough study of representations of boats and vessels is complemented by his vast knowledge of text references." -- Archaeological Journal "Casson is one of those rare individuals able to make a highly technical subject not only understandable to the general reader, but interesting as well... This is unquestionably the finest general reference on the subject of ancient seafaring; copiously illustrated, erudite, and always readable, [it] belongs in the library of anyone with even a passing interest in the roots of maritime enterprise." -- American Neptune "Casson is one of those rare individuals able to make a highly technical subject not only understandable to the general reader, but interesting as well... This is unquestionably the finest general reference on the subject of ancient seafaring; copiously illustrated, erudite, and always readable, [it] belongs in the library of anyone with even a passing interest in the roots of maritime enterprise." -- American Neptune "Lionel Casson's scholarship is impeccable and he adds data from underwater archaeological research. In this paperback edition much new material is included..The remarkable performance of the Kyrenia ship replica, for example, will facinate any sailing reader. Clearly they were nautical experts, these Kyrenia seafarers of 300 BC!" -- Lloyd's List "A bible for all interested in ancient ships, shipbuilding, and sailing techniques... it is a standard reference for every student of ancient history, not only for those interested in maritime matters." -- International Journal of Maritime History "A comprehensive and up-to-date work of reference... [Casson's] extremely thorough study of representations of boats and vessels is complemented by his vast knowledge of text references." -- Archaeological Journal "This fine book... should remain the standard authority on ancient ships for many years to come." -- Classical Philology "A wonderful book made even better." -- Greece and Rome

Reseña del editor:

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.

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• Verlag: Princeton University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1971
• ISBN 10: 0691035369
• ISBN 13: 9780691035369
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 470