{"product_id":"ancient-ships-paperback-9781107615717","title":"Ancient Ships (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107615717","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAncient Ships\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 1894 book presents a detailed study of ships from the Mediterranean area during the period 1000 BC to 1000 AD.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCecil Torr (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107615717, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 20 June 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e152 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 0.9 cm, 0.23 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally published in 1894, this book presents a detailed study of ships from the Mediterranean area during the period 1000 BC to 1000 AD. Evidence is drawn from written sources, including inscriptions and literature, and material sources, such as the ruins of the docks at Athens and small surviving pieces of the ships themselves. The text provides detailed information on the structural elements of ships and includes an appendix section on different types of ship. Illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the ancient world and shipping.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Ships with oars\u003cbr\u003e 2. Dimensions of the ships\u003cbr\u003e 3. Tonnage of the ships\u003cbr\u003e 4. Materials for ship-building\u003cbr\u003e 5. Structure of the hull\u003cbr\u003e 6. Anchors and cables\u003cbr\u003e 7. Steering-gear\u003cbr\u003e 8. Rigging\u003cbr\u003e 9. Flags and lights\u003cbr\u003e 10. Sounding-lead, log, etc.\u003cbr\u003e 11. Ship's boat\u003cbr\u003e Appendix on types of ships\u003cbr\u003e Index to subjects\u003cbr\u003e Index to technical terms\u003cbr\u003e Index to authorities\u003cbr\u003e Index to illustrations\u003cbr\u003e Illustrations.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Ancient history: to c 500 CE [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Ancient history: to c 500 CE\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Ancient%20history:%20to%20c%20500%20CE%20%5BHBLA%5D%22\"\u003eHBLA\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265785778456,"sku":"9781107615717","price":23.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107615717i_f8b3e1b9-cc9b-492f-827d-3084cac8b3e7.jpg?v=1696770001","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/ancient-ships-paperback-9781107615717","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}