This book is written in the belief that a proper understanding of
Greek civilization in antiquity requires some knowledge of its
background of seafaring. A knowledge of nautical practice is
required for an understanding of some passages of Greek poetry and
prose writing, and for a correct interpretation of numerous
historical events. This is an attempt at a thorough study of the
evidence, both literary and archaeological. Modern reference books
tend to repeat the misconceptions of nineteenth-century scholars.
In contrast, Mr Morrison and Mr Williams have written a scholarly
and scientific study of the subject. They collect in this volume
evidence for Greek oared ships between 900 and 322 BC. The book is
primarily a catalogue of decorated pottery and quotations from
literature and from naval inventories. The pottery is illustrated
by diagrams and plates; and the quotations are given in full.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
