Seafaring and Civilisation by Philip De Souza

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Seafaring and Civilisation by Philip De Souza

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Seafaring and Civilisation by Philip De Souza

Philip de Souza presents the history of the sea as a medium for the development and expansion of human society and 'civilization', viewing both the positive and negative impact. The narrative and argument is organized under the following broad heads: * Navigation - from 'log boats' to supertankers * Trade - wheat and the Ancient Greeks or slaves to the Americas * Maritime empires * Religion - whether the expansion of Buddhism or Christian missionary initiatives * Food and health * Environment

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Philip de Souza is a senior lecturer at St Mary's College Twickenham and the author of Piracy in the Ancient World (Cambridge). Visit the author's web page.
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ISBN 13 9781861973627
ISBN 10 1861973624
Title Seafaring and Civilisation
Author Philip De Souza
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Profile Books Ltd
Year published 2001-07-02
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.