|
Showing 1 - 20 of
20 matches in All Departments
|
Boats of South Asia (Paperback)
Sean McGrail, Lucy Blue, Eric Kentley, Colin Palmer; Introduction by Basil Greenhill
|
R1,412
Discovery Miles 14 120
|
Ships in 12 - 17 working days
|
This book sets new standards for the documentation of water
transport, and introduces styles of boat-building which are
unlikely to be found outside the sub-Continent. A fascinating and
accessible read for anyone interested in boats or the South Asian
way of life, as well as ethnographers, maritime archaeologists and
historians, Boats of South Asia covers recent, exhaustive fieldwork
in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka; and covers a vast array of
traditional boats used in the sub-Continent today for fishing and
other coastal, riverine tasks.
|
Boats of South Asia (Hardcover)
Sean McGrail, Lucy Blue, Eric Kentley, Colin Palmer; Introduction by Basil Greenhill
|
R4,159
Discovery Miles 41 590
|
Ships in 12 - 17 working days
|
This volume presents the conclusions of a research assessment
funded by English Heritage which drew together the broad community
of scholars interested in marine and maritime affairs, with a remit
of both quantifying the known record and establishing a clear
research agenda for the future. The result is an unrivalled
exploration of our maritime heritage and a challenging agenda for
the future. Britain is a maritime nation. Thus understanding the
changing record of people s relationships with, and use of the sea
is key to interpreting the archaeological record. People and the
Sea considers all aspects of our maritime heritage; from the
submerged landscapes created by changes in sea- level over the last
million years, to the physical development of the modern coastline,
through to ports, their hinterlands and associated maritime
communities. It investigates the nature of seafaring, its
associated material culture as well as people s changing
perceptions and interactions with the sea. Chronological chapters,
from the Palaeolithic to the 20th century, all consider a number of
key themes, exploring both the current state of knowledge and
priorities for future research. While the focus is on England, the
themes explored are applicable to any coastal community, both in
the UK and the near Continent. Written by leading academics, in
consultation with numerous specialists, People and the Sea provides
an unrivalled exploration of our maritime heritage and sets a
challenging agenda for future research.
Between 1999 and 2003 the University of Southampton conducted
excavations on the site of Quseir al-Qadim (western shores of the
Red Sea), a place that had not been examined since the excavations
by the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago ended in
1982. The new work was prompted by the discovery that the site of
Quseir al-Qadim was, in all probability, not that of the minor port
of Leucos Limen, as had been previously thought, but none other
than Myos Hormos. This port, together with its sister harbour
Berenike, articulated Rome's trade with India and the East. This
second volume concentrates on the finds made during the excavation
period and the volume concludes with an overview of what we now
know of the nature and function of the ports of Myos Hormos and
Quseir al-Qadim and a discussion of outstanding problems which can
only be resolved by further work.
Between 2004 and 2008 the Centre for Maritime Archaeology (CMA),
University of Southampton and the Department of Underwater
Antiquities of the Egyptian Supreme Council for Antiquities (SCA),
in conjunction with the Centre for Maritime Archaeology and
Underwater Cultural Heritage (CMAUCH), University of Alexandria,
conducted five seasons of survey along the shores of the western
arm of Lake Mareotis, Alexandria, Egypt. This was to be the first
systematic, comprehensive survey of the region, the aim being to
more fully appreciate the nature of Lake Mareotis and the role it
played in the economy of ancient Alexandria. An initial visit to
the region in 2002 alerted the co-directors of the subsequent
project, Lucy Blue (CMA) and Sameh Ramses (SCA), to the huge
potential of the area, as well as the immediate threats that the
archaeology of the region faced.
The first novel in a seductive new medieval romance series
A valiant warrior...
Wearied by the violence of the Crusades, Simon, Knight of Lyan, is
returning home to Ireland when he is attacked by a vampire and
transformed into a creature of the night. His only chance for
redemption is to find an ancient treasure of legend -- the power of
which can restore his humanity.
A brilliant beauty...
Young Isabel of the Castle Charmot knows that her freedom and the
preservation of her family's estate depend not only on her
comeliness, but on an intricate deception of her own design. Thus
far, her ruse has kept potential enemies and amorous suitors at bay
-- until the mysterious visitor appears at her door, asking to
explore the catacombs of her keep.
A desperate desire...
In each other, Simon and Isabel find the comfort and trust to share
their separate secrets -- and a shared passion they never thought
possible. But when the sinister creature that cursed Simon to
darkness arises once more, the doomed knight must choose between
saving his immortal soul and claiming the heart of the only woman
he's ever loved....
The second novel in the seductive, medieval Bound in Darkness
series
A dangerous destiny. . .
On the battlefields of Norman Britain, Tristan DuMaine cheated
death countless times. Now he only wants to live a quiet life at
his borderlands manor. But it will take an otherworldly power --
the bite of a vampire -- to unleash his fiercest appetite for
revenge after a band of brigands forces him into a sham marriage
with a rebel spitfire.
A heart of fury. . .
She watched Norman invaders murder her father; now beautiful
Siobhan vows to avenge him. At Castle DuMaine she imprisons her
sworn enemy in a marital power play designed to betray his
allegiance to his cousin, Henry II. But the insatiable bloodlust
that flows through Tristan's veins will soon ensnare them both in a
hungry passion that inhabits a dark haven where secret desires live
forever. . . .
This collection of papers orignally given at a 2008 conference at
Alexandria University presents recent archaeological work on the
Lake Mareotis region of Alexandria, of considerable importance in
antiquity as a hub of economic activity and of transport links. The
volume brings together recent results from several different
national expeditions and research projects in the region, including
the Lake Mareotis Research Project, established jointly by the
departments of Maritime Archaeology at Southampton and Alexandria
Universities, and the Department of Underwater Antiquities
Alexandria.
This volume contains 22 papers from the fourth Red Sea conference
which take archaeological approaches to the study of connectivity
in the Red Sea area across a wide timespan. Essays are grouped in
five sections: ancient peoples of the Red Sea; the southern
hinterlands: Eritrea and Yemen; a transitional sea: the Late
Antique and Early Islamic Red Sea; people, ports and products: the
medieval Red Sea; and travelling the Red Sea: pilgrimage,
navigation and seafaring.
Maritime archaeologist Honor Frost (1917-2010) was a pioneer in her
field. She left a rich legacy through her innovative research
conducted in the eastern Mediterranean on the remains of ports and
harbours, sea-level change, shipwrecks and ship construction, and
ancient anchors. This volume provides an appreciation of Frost's
work and gives a point-in-time assessment of current projects in
the region that are in effect a continuity of Frost's work. As
such, it provides an insight into the development of the discipline
of maritime archaeology in the region from its infancy to the
present day. The subjects covered include Frost's long-term
research into the port infrastructures of the Levantine coast,
particularly at Byblos, Tyre, Sidon, and Arwad, which heralded
harbour geo-archaeology by addressing sea-level change and maritime
paleo-landscapes. Also, her excavation and analysis of the ships
relating to the archaeological remains of the Punic wars that she
excavated from 1971 off the coast of Marsala, Sicily. This work is
examined both through her underwater investigation at the time, the
creation of a museum in Marsala to house the remains, and through a
recent discovery in Frost's archives. Frost's survey of the
lighthouse at Alexandria, on which all later work has been based,
is also included. Her contribution to the establishment of research
into stone anchors is examined within the context of current
projects. Two seminal articles are offered. One with respect to
Frost's life before she became a maritime archaeologist: as artist
and set and costume designer for ballet productions. The other one
provides a detailed overview of her maritime archaeological career.
Maritime archaeologist Honor Frost (1917-2010) was a pioneer in her
field. She left a rich legacy through her innovative research
conducted in the eastern Mediterranean on the remains of ports and
harbours, sea-level change, shipwrecks and ship construction, and
ancient anchors. This volume provides an appreciation of Frost's
work and gives a point-in-time assessment of current projects in
the region that are in effect a continuity of Frost’s work. As
such, it provides an insight into the development of the discipline
of maritime archaeology in the region from its infancy to the
present day. The subjects covered include Frost’s long-term
research into the port infrastructures of the Levantine coast,
particularly at Byblos, Tyre, Sidon, and Arwad, which heralded
harbour geo-archaeology by addressing sea-level change and maritime
paleo-landscapes. Also, her excavation and analysis of the ships
relating to the archaeological remains of the Punic wars that she
excavated from 1971 off the coast of Marsala, Sicily. This work is
examined both through her underwater investigation at the time, the
creation of a museum in Marsala to house the remains, and through a
recent discovery in Frost’s archives. Frost’s survey of the
lighthouse at Alexandria, on which all later work has been based,
is also included. Her contribution to the establishment of research
into stone anchors is examined within the context of current
projects. Two seminal articles are offered. One with respect to
Frost’s life before she became a maritime archaeologist: as
artist and set and costume designer for ballet productions. The
other one provides a detailed overview of her maritime
archaeological career.
This volume is a collection of 19 articles in three sections
reporting on recent research on the archaeology of shipwrecks,
harbours, and maritime landscapes in the Mediterranean region. The
shipwrecks section looks at excavated vessels from Mazotos, Modi
Island, the port of Rhodes, Naples, and Narbonne, as well as a
sailing reconstruction of the Ma‘agan Mikhael ship. The harbours
section includes articles on areas from the Levant to Seville
looking at a variety of harbour defence systems and dockyards
dating from the Hellenistic period to the 12th century AD. Articles
in the third section on maritime cultural landscapes combine data
sets to examine human interactions with the sea: navigation from
the perspectives of the accounts of early geographers, the skills
required by the earliest sailors, and the contextual reconstruction
of sea routes; coastal survey and resource use; and
geoarchaeological evidence used to analyse the choice of harbour
location. This book will be of interest to students and
archaeologists researching the Mediterranean region, and all
interested in a wide range of recent advances in maritime
archaeology.
This volume is a collection of 19 articles in three sections
reporting on recent research on the archaeology of shipwrecks,
harbours, and maritime landscapes in the Mediterranean region. The
shipwrecks section looks at excavated vessels from Mazotos, Modi
Island, the port of Rhodes, Naples, and Narbonne, as well as a
sailing reconstruction of the Ma‘agan Mikhael ship. The harbours
section includes articles on areas from the Levant to Seville
looking at a variety of harbour defence systems and dockyards
dating from the Hellenistic period to the 12th century AD. Articles
in the third section on maritime cultural landscapes combine data
sets to examine human interactions with the sea: navigation from
the perspectives of the accounts of early geographers, the skills
required by the earliest sailors, and the contextual reconstruction
of sea routes; coastal survey and resource use; and
geoarchaeological evidence used to analyse the choice of harbour
location. This book will be of interest to students and
archaeologists researching the Mediterranean region, and all
interested in a wide range of recent advances in maritime
archaeology.
The port of Adulis was one of greatest significance in Antiquity.
It is best known for its role in Aksumite trade during the fourth -
seventh centuries AD. However it is also a major port of the
Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, a sailors' hand-book of the first
century AD. Not only did it offer a good harbour on the route to
India, but it was a source for luxuries such as ivory,
tortoise-shell and rhinoceros horn. The site was first identified
by Henry Salt, in 1810, but there have always been a number of
problems, both chronological and topographical with the
identification. Firstly, the surface pottery is late in date and
accords with Aksumitic importance rather than the Roman. Secondly,
Adulis is referred to as a port, but it is today 7 km from the sea.
The Periplus refers to an island approached by a causeway, which
suggested to some that the site was originally at Massawa, 60 km to
the north, a town which today comprises islands connected by
causeways. The work of Cosmas Indicopleustes 'Christian Topography'
written in the 6th Century AD mentions two other places, Gabaza and
Samidi, which have never been identified. The fieldwork on which
this book is based resolves these issues. It is suggested that
Roman Adulis underlies the Aksumite city. Also the pottery and
structures on the Galala hills to the south, show that this was
almost certainly 'the site of Aksumite Gabaza. However, off the
seaward end of the hills is a rock which would have been a small
island in Roman times and on it was a scatter of 1st century AD
Roman wine amphorae (Dressel 2-4). The Periplus tells us that ships
used to moor of Diodorus Island which was connected to the mainland
by a causeway, but was later moved to an island called Oreine
(hilly) for greater security. The latter can be none other than
Dese which is the only hilly island in the area and on it field
survey has located a fine harbour and an early Roman settlement.
The remaining site, Samidi, has also been found, for 7 km north of
Adulis are large stone mounds. Architectural fragments and
fragments of human bone suggest that this may have been an
impressive mausoleum, perhaps the burial place of the kings of
Adulis.
The 10th International Symposium on Boat and Ship Archaeology was
held in Roskilde, Denmark in 2003. The theme of the meeting was
"Connected by the Sea", and was designed to emphasise the role of
the sea, seafaring and watercraft as bridges rather than barriers.
Maritime archaeology tends to take place within national borders,
with a national focus, yet the very premise of seafaring is the
desire to travel beyond the horizon to establish contact with other
places and cultures. The conference theme was chosen to encourage
the maritime archaeological community to think in international
terms.
|
|