The role of the physical environment in ancient Greek seafaring /
by Jamie Morton.
- Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2001.
- viii, 363 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
- Mnemosyne, bibliotheca classica Batava. Supplementum, 213 0169-8958 ; .
- Mnemosyne, bibliotheca classica Batava. Supplementum 213. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [336]-346) and index.
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.
9004117172 (cloth : alk. paper)
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To 1500
Navigation--Greece. Navigation--Mediterranean Region. Navigation--Black Sea Region. Naval art and science--Greece