Greek Oared Ships 900-322 BC, Paperback / softback Book

Greek Oared Ships 900-322 BC Paperback / softback

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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.

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