GREEK OARED SHIPS 900-322 B.C.

Morrison, John S.; Williams, R. T.

ISBN 10: 0521057701 / ISBN 13: 9780521057707

Published by Cambridge University Press, London, 1968

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x, 356. 31 plates.

Seller Inventory # N176

Bibliographic Details

• Title: GREEK OARED SHIPS 900-322 B.C.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, London
• Publication Date: 1968
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521057701
• ISBN 13: 9780521057707
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

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.

Book Description

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. This is an attempt at a thorough study of the evidence, both literary and archaeological.