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Arab Seafaring - In the Indian Ocean in Ancient and Early Medieval Times - Expanded Edition (Paperback, Revised edition) Loot Price: R740
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Arab Seafaring - In the Indian Ocean in Ancient and Early Medieval Times - Expanded Edition (Paperback, Revised edition)

George F. Hourani

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In this classic work George Hourani deals with the history of the sea trade of the Arabs in the Indian Ocean from its obscure origins many centuries before Christ to the time of its full extension to China and East Africa in the ninth and tenth centuries. The book comprises a brief but masterly historical account that has never been superseded. The author gives attention not only to geography, meteorology, and the details of travel, but also to the ships themselves, including a discussion of the origin of stitched planking and of the lateen fore-and-aft sails. Piracy in the Indian Ocean, day-to-day life at sea, the establishment of ancient lighthouses and the production of early maritime guides, handbooks, and port directories are all described in fascinating detail. "Arab Seafaring" will appeal to anyone interested in Arab life or the history of navigation. For this expanded edition, John Carswell has added a new introduction, a bibliography, and notes that add material from recent archaeological research.

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Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of origin: United States
Release date: July 1995
First published: July 1995
Authors: George F. Hourani
Dimensions: 203 x 127 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 216
Edition: Revised edition
ISBN-13: 978-0-691-00032-9
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > World history > General
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Maritime history
Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Transport industries > Shipping industries > General
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Maritime history
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
Books > History > World history > General
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LSN: 0-691-00032-8
Barcode: 9780691000329

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