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Book SynopsisTraces the history of early ships and seamanship from pre-dynastic Egypt to the Roman empire. The book describes the ships themselves as well as the crews, weaponry, cargo storage, methods of navigation and harbour facilities.
Trade ReviewA wonderful book made even better. Greece and Rome A bible for all interested in ancient ships, shipbuilding, and sailing techniques... it is a standard reference for every student of ancient history, not only for those interested in maritime matters. International Journal of Maritime History Lionel Casson's scholarship is impeccable and he adds data from underwater archaeological research. In this paperback edition much new material is included..The remarkable performance of the Kyrenia ship replica, for example, will facinate any sailing reader. Clearly they were nautical experts, these Kyrenia seafarers of 300 BC! Lloyd's List Casson is one of those rare individuals able to make a highly technical subject not only understandable to the general reader, but interesting as well... This is unquestionably the finest general reference on the subject of ancient seafaring; copiously illustrated, erudite, and always readable, [it] belongs in the library of anyone with even a passing interest in the roots of maritime enterprise. American Neptune This fine book... should remain the standard authority on ancient ships for many years to come. Classical Philology A comprehensive and up-to-date work of reference... [Casson's] extremely thorough study of representations of boats and vessels is complemented by his vast knowledge of text references. Archaeological Journal
Table of ContentsPreface
List of Illustrations
Chapter 1. Floats, Rafts, and the Earliest Boats
Chapter 2. Egypt and Mesopotamia
Chapter 3. The Eastern Mediterranean: 3000–1000 B.C.
Chapter 4. The Eastern Mediterranean: 1000-500 B.C.
Chapter 5. The Age of the Trireme: 500–323 B.C.
Chapter 6. The Warships of the Hellenistic Age: 323–31 B.C.
Chapter 7. The Roman Imperial and Byzantine Navies
Chapter 8. Merchant Galleys
Chapter 9. Sailing Ships
Chapter 10. Shipbuilding
Chapter 11. Rudder, Rigging, Miscellaneous Equipment
Chapter 12. Seasons and Winds, Sailing, Rowing, Speed
Chapter 13. Officers and Men
Chapter 14. Small Craft
Chapter 15. Markings and Names
Chapter 16. Harbors
List of Abbreviations
Glossary of Nautical Terms
Glossary of Greek and Latin Terns
Indexes
Addenda and Corrigenda
