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OverviewThis study of the world of ancient Greek mariners focuses on the relationship between the natural environment and the techniques and technology of seafaring. An initial description of the geology, oceanography and meteorology of Greece and the Mediterranean, is followed by discussion of the resulting sailing conditions (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 (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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jamie MortonPublisher: Brill Imprint: Brill Volume: 213 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.785kg ISBN: 9789004117174ISBN 10: 9004117172 Pages: 406 Publication Date: 22 February 2001 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJamie 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). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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