The Athlit Ram
Author | : Elisha Linder |
Publisher | : Texas A&M University Press |
Total Pages | : 110 |
Release | : 1991 |
ISBN-10 | : 0890964513 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780890964514 |
Rating | : 4/5 (514 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Athlit Ram written by Elisha Linder and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full description of a unique find, the bronze ram of a 5th century BC Greek warship off the Israeli coast. This beautiful publication examines the ram from metallurgical and stylistic perspectives, and then proceeds to a discussion of the changing role of the ram in ancient naval battles, and the type of ship that would have carried it.