Phoenician Ships

Amelia Khatri

Traduttore A AI

Casa editrice: Publifye

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Phoenician Ships: How Innovation at Sea Forged an Empire of Trade explores how this civilization achieved maritime dominance through groundbreaking shipbuilding. The Phoenicians, despite their relatively small population, leveraged technological advancements in naval architecture to establish extensive trade routes and far-reaching colonies across the Mediterranean.

 
Discover how their mastery allowed them to overcome limited natural resources and competing empires, influencing economies and cultural exchanges throughout the ancient world. The book delves into various ship types, including the bireme and merchant vessels, examining construction methods and materials like Lebanese cedar.

 
It progresses from introducing Phoenician civilization and its geographical context to analyzing the economic and sociocultural impacts of their maritime prowess. This approach, integrating archaeological findings with historical accounts, provides a comprehensive picture of how ship design intertwined with the social, economic, and political aspects of Phoenician society, offering valuable insights into ancient shipbuilding and trade.

Disponibile da: 29/03/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 61 pagine.

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