Seafaring and Civilisation
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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
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. |
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