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The ancient mariners : seafarers and sea fighters of the Mediterranean in ancient times

by Lionel Casson

An exploration of ancient seafaring and maritime commerce from earliest times to the end of the Roman Empire. This revised edition incorporates marine archaeological discoveries to detail the evolution of trading vessels, warships, and trade routes spanning from Spain to India.

Accession 977 ISBN 9780691068367 Publisher Princeton University Press
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