The Role of the Physical Environment in Ancient Greek Seafaring
In this study of the world of ancient Greek mariners, the relationship between the natural environment and the techniques and technology of seafaring is focused upon.An initial description of the geology, oceanography and meteorology of Greece and the Mediterranean, is followed by discussion of the resulting sailing conditions, such as physical hazards, sea conditions, winds and availability of shelter, and environmental factors in sailing routes, sailing directions, and navigational techniques. Appendices discuss winter and night sailing, ship design, weather prediction, and related areas of socio-maritime life, such as settlement, religion,…
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- ISBN: 978-90-04-11717-4
- EAN: 9789004117174
- Produktnummer: 2429939
- Verlag: Brill Academic Pub
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2001
- Seitenangabe: 363 S.
- Masse: H24.6 cm x B16.4 cm x D3.2 cm 906 g
- Reihenbandnummer: 213
- Gewicht: 906
Über den Autor
Jamie Morton, Ph.D. (1998) in Classics, University of Edinburgh, is now a member of non-academic staff at the same institution. His other publications include 'Poseidon, Athena, and the Cosmology of the Athenian Polis' (Cosmos 13/2, December 1997).
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