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, and warfare.
Wide-ranging sources and illustrations are used to demonstrate both how the environment shaped many of the problems and constraints of seafaring, and also that Greek mariners' understanding of the environment was instrumental in their development of a highly successful seafaring tradition.
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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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Vendeur : avelibro OHG, Dinkelscherben, Allemagne
24,5 x 17 cm. Etat : Gut. 1. Auflage. VIII, 363 Seiten, Tafeln, Mit 37 Abbildungen auf Tafeln und 12 ganzseitigen Kartenskizzen. - Innen sauberer, guter Zustand. Zu Beginn mit sehr leichtem Büroklammerabdruck. Die letzten Seite mit oben leicht geknickter Ecke. Leineneinband, mit den üblichen Bibliotheks-Markierungen, Stempeln und Einträgen, innen wie außen, siehe Bilder. Ecken leicht bestoßen. Schutzumschlag im hinteren Innendeckel montiert. - Mnemosyne. Bibliotheca Classica Batava. Supplementum ducentesimum tertium decimum (213). B07-02-01Z Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 900. N° de réf. du vendeur 2029306
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Vendeur : Wildside Books, Eastbourne, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. 8vo, i-viii, 363 pp,37 black and white illustrations, 12 maps. Book plate of Royal Navy Hydrographer Captain Richard Campbell on the front paste down, a near fine copy in dust wrapper. N° de réf. du vendeur 1000951
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Vendeur : -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, Etats-Unis
Etat : good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. N° de réf. du vendeur OTV.9004117172.G
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Vendeur : Antiquariat Stefan Wulf, Berlin, Allemagne
Large octavo (245 x 165 mm), publisher's full cloth with publisher's illustrated dustjacket, VIII (+II), 363 (+3) pp., with 37 b/w-illustrations on plates and 12 b/w-maps in the text, a well preserved copy. [MnS - Mnemosyne Supplements; 213]. - ISBN: 9004117172. - Contents/Inhalt : The extent of change in the physical environment since antiquity -- Ch. 1. The physical environment of ancient Greek seafaring -- The Development of the Greek Coastline -- Oceanographic Conditions near the Greek Coasts -- Meteorology and the Greek Coastline -- Ch. 2. The topography of ancient Greek seafaring -- Promontories and Headlands -- Straits -- Bays and the Availability of Shelter -- Shoals and Deposition -- Harbourless Coasts -- Ch. 3. Sailing routes and navigation -- Coastal Seafaring -- A Question of Degree -- Characteristics of Sailing Directions and Routes -- Coastal Navigation -- Navigation out of Sight of the Coast -- The Role of the Physical Environment in Ancient Greek Seafaring -- The Physical Environment and Human Technology -- App. 1. Sailing seasons, winter sailing, and night sailing -- App. 2. The seaworthiness of Greek ships, in the context of the Mediterranean environment -- App. 3. Weather prediction -- App. 4. Terrestrial and 'socio-maritime' functions of features of coastal topography. Includes bibliographical references (p. [336]-346) and index. ||| Navigation Greece; Navigation Mediterranean Region; Navigation Black Sea Region; Naval art and science Greece; Greece History, Naval - Navigation Griechenland; Navigation Mittelmeerraum; Navigation Schwarzmeerregion; Marinekunst und -wissenschaft Griechenland; Griechenland Geschichte, Marine - [00B | SOD | oR ] 920 g. N° de réf. du vendeur 001078
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Vendeur : Leaf and Stone Books, Toronto, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. First Edition. Viii, [ii], 363, [ii] pp. Sources, bibliography, geographical indices, index locorum. 37 illustrations & 12 maps. Octavo. Dark blue glossy dust jacket with white is worn at the extremities, short tear at bottom front joint, otherwise intact. Book itself is clean and unmarked. "Wide-ranging sources and illustrations are used to demonstrate both how the environment shaped many of the problems and constraints of seafaring, and also that Greek mariners' understanding of the envrionment was instrumental in their development of a highly successful seafaring tradition." ; Mnemosyne Bibliotheca Classica Batava; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 363 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 11855
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Vendeur : Brook Bookstore On Demand, Napoli, NA, Italie
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Vendeur : BUCHSERVICE / ANTIQUARIAT Lars Lutzer, Wahlstedt, Allemagne
Etat : gut. 2001. The role of the physical environment in ancient Greek seafaring In deutscher Sprache. pages. N° de réf. du vendeur BN448427
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Brand New. illustrated edition. 363 pages. 9.75x6.00x1.25 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur __9004117172
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Vendeur : moluna, Greven, Allemagne
Leather / fine binding. Etat : New. Über den AutorJamie 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 Athen. N° de réf. du vendeur 909452689
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