The Ancient Sailing Season
Author | : James Beresford |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 381 |
Release | : 2012-11-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004223523 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004223525 |
Rating | : 4/5 (525 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Ancient Sailing Season written by James Beresford and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2012-11-21 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive examination of the effects of the shifting seasons on maritime trade, warfare and piracy during antiquity, this book overturns many long-held assumptions concerning the capabilities of Graeco-Roman ships and sailors.