Ships - History, Ships - General, General Ancient History, Naval Architecture & Boat Design, Boating - Boatbuilding
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Overview
The development of the most primitive forms of boats from simple water transportation to their evolution into ships for trade, commerce, and war is traced in this volume.Editorials
Booknews
This is the first volume in a 12-volume encyclopedia encompassing the historical, technological, and cultural aspects of the ship. The volumes are conceived to follow a strict chronological sequence, and this one deals with the early forms of water transport in different parts of the world, but predominantly in northern Europe. It examines how their development evolved in conjunction with the economies of the societies which built and operated them. Coverage also includes problems of reconstruction and the estimation of performance. Illustrated with numerous b&w photos and drawings. 10x12<"> Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
May 1, 1996
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Pages
143
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781557502018