The role of the physical environment in ancient Greek seafaring/
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Leiden Boston:
Brill,
2001
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| Series: | Mnemosyne
213 |
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Table of Contents:
- Contents: 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.