The Ancient Sailing Season
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The Ancient Sailing Season
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Author : James Beresford
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2012-11-21
The Ancient Sailing Season written by James Beresford and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-21 with History categories.
Providing a comprehensive examination of the capacity of ancient ships and seafarers to cope with seasonally changing sea conditions, this book draws on a wide range of ancient literary sources while also taking account of modern weather records, hydrological data, and recent archaeological discoveries. Taking a fresh look at the various ways in which seasonality affected maritime transport across the sea-lanes of the ancient world, this book offers new perspectives on the nature of seaborne trade, naval warfare and piratical operations. The result is a volume that questions many long-held scholarly assumptions concerning the strength and seaworthiness of ancient vessels, as well as the abilities of Greek and Roman mariners, to regularly undertake voyages across hazardous stretches of sea.
The Role Of The Physical Environment In Ancient Greek Seafaring
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Author : Jamie Morton
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2017-09-18
The Role Of The Physical Environment In Ancient Greek Seafaring written by Jamie Morton and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-18 with Literary Criticism categories.
In this study of the world of ancient Greek mariners, the relationship between the natural environment and the techniques and technology of seafaring is focused upon. An initial description of the geology, oceanography and meteorology of Greece and the Mediterranean, is followed by discussion of the resulting sailing conditions, such as physical hazards, sea conditions, winds and availability of shelter, and environmental factors in sailing routes, sailing directions, and navigational techniques. Appendices discuss winter and night sailing, ship design, weather prediction, and related areas of socio-maritime life, such as settlement, religion, and warfare. Wide-ranging sources and illustrations are used to demonstrate both how the environment shaped many of the problems and constraints of seafaring, and also that Greek mariners' understanding of the environment was instrumental in their development of a highly successful seafaring tradition.
Ancient Mediterranean Sea In Modern Visual And Performing Arts
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Author : Rosario Rovira Guardiola
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2017-12-14
Ancient Mediterranean Sea In Modern Visual And Performing Arts written by Rosario Rovira Guardiola and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-14 with Art categories.
When thinking about the Mediterranean, Fernand Braudel's haunting words resound like an echo of the sea and its millenary history. From Prehistory until today, the Mediterranean has been setting, witness and protagonist of mythical adventures, of encounters with the Other, of battles and the rise and fall of cultures and empires, of the destinies of humans. Braudel's appeal for a long durée history of the Mediterranean challenged traditional views that often present it as a sea fragmented and divided through periods. This volume proposes a journey into the bright and dark sides of the ancient Mediterranean through the kaleidoscopic gaze of artists who from the Renaissance to the 21st century have been inspired by its myths and history. The view of those who imagined and recreated the past of the sea has largely contributed to the shaping of modern cultures which are inexorably rooted and embedded in Mediterranean traditions. The contributions look at modern visual reinterpretations of ancient myths, fiction and history and pay particular attention to the theme of sea travel and travellers, which since Homer's Odyssey has become the epitome of the discovery of new worlds, of cultural exchanges and a metaphor of personal developments and metamorphoses.
Ships And Seamanship In The Ancient World
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Author : Lionel Casson
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2014-07-14
Ships And Seamanship In The Ancient World written by Lionel Casson and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-14 with History categories.
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.
Sailing Ancient Seas
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Author : Rod Heikell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-01-22
Sailing Ancient Seas written by Rod Heikell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-22 with categories.
Ships And Seafaring In Ancient Times
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Author : Lionel Casson
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 1994
Ships And Seafaring In Ancient Times written by Lionel Casson and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with History categories.
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.
The Ancient Mariners
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Author : Lionel Casson
language : en
Publisher: New York : Macmillan
Release Date : 1959
The Ancient Mariners written by Lionel Casson and has been published by New York : Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1959 with Mediterranean Region categories.
This book tells the story of all that the ancients accomplished on the sea from the earliest times to the end of the Roman Empire. The author explains how they perfected trading vessels from mere rowboats into huge freighters that could carry over a thousand tons, how they transformed warships from simple oared transports into complex rowing machines holding hundreds of marines and even heavy artillery, and how their maritime commerce progressed from short cautious voyages to a network that reached from Spain to India.
Sailing Acts
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Author : Linford Stutzman
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2006-10-01
Sailing Acts written by Linford Stutzman and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
For those who love sailing and you-are-there travel literature. Also for those who enjoy studying the life and times of the Apostle Paul. But definitely for those who love adventure, or at least reading about it! Seafaring isn't for the faint of heart. It wasn't for the Apostle Paul in the first century A.D.—shipwrecked, imprisoned, and often a stranger in foreign lands. And it turned out to be a heart-stopping task some two thousand years later, when a religion professor and his wife undertook a 14-month journey by sailboat! They stopped in eight countries, visiting every site where Paul stopped on his tumultuous missionary journeys. "Sailing Acts" traces this 21st-century voyage from Volos, Greece, to Rome, Italy, by car, by foot, by motorized scooter, but mostly on a 33-foot boat, logging more than 3600 nautical miles over two sailing seasons. "Explorers are easy to admire or despise, but very difficult to understand without going on the trip," writes Stutzman. "To really appreciate the experiences, the drama, and development of Paul the explorer, you need to sail with him." So begins Sailing Acts, inviting readers to come on board. Stutzman draws thoughtful comparisons from his own travel mishaps and adventures to the ones Paul experienced on his journeys. This book is in the tradition of Bruce Feiler's Walking the Bible. Stutzman's knowledge of the socio-political setting in the first-century Roman empire provides an informative backdrop to understanding Paul and reading his epistles in a new light. The book includes dozens of photos, maps showing the couple's travel routes, a list of all the repairs and replacements Stutzman made to the aging boat which he bought sight-unseen, and an itinerary of places they visited. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
The Ancient Greek Sailing Ship Of Kyrenia
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Author : Stella Spyrou
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
The Ancient Greek Sailing Ship Of Kyrenia written by Stella Spyrou and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Kyrenia (Cyprus) categories.
Seafaring On The Ancient Mediterranean
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Author : A. F. Tilley
language : en
Publisher: BAR International Series
Release Date : 2004
Seafaring On The Ancient Mediterranean written by A. F. Tilley and has been published by BAR International Series this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
Ancient seafaring and especially our fascination with the trireme have fuelled many vooks and debates, many of which are revisited and critiqued here. Alec Tilley takes his lead from the evidence itself, whether depictions on pottery or stone, or literary references, and seeks some semblance of objectivity in a field of research that, he argues, frequently indulges itself in the subjectivity of the evidence. Critiquing previous interpretations of the iconography of seafaring, he looks again at some of the iconography of of the trireme and other warships, discusses the orthodoc trireme debate and especially the Olympias, a recent reconstruction of an Athenian trireme. Along the way he argues that the number in the name of ancient oared ship refered to the number of files of oarsmen, highlighting the fact that many of the ancient artists who depicted ships were knowledgeable about the subject they portrayed, presents thoughts on the development of sailing and draws a series of distinctions between different types of vessels, and reviews the corpus of evidence for seafaring from pre-trireme days to the Phoenicians.