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Boats of the World: From the Stone Age to Medieval Times by McGrail, Sen , paper
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- ISBN
- 9780199271863
- Publication Year
- 2004
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Publication Name
- Boats of the World : from the Stone Age to Medieval Times
- Item Height
- 0.9in
- Item Length
- 10.9in
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Item Width
- 8.7in
- Item Weight
- 45.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 504 Pages
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This is the first comprehensive study of the archaeology of rafts, boats, and ships from the Stone Age to Medieval times. All the regions of the world are covered, from Atlantic Europe and the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean, the China Sea, and the Pacific.
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0199271860
ISBN-13
9780199271863
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30237813
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Boats of the World : from the Stone Age to Medieval Times
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
504 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10.9in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
8.7in
Item Weight
45.5 Oz
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Vm16
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"As a general introduction to early watercraft the book is a pioneer effort, and it has much information to offer. McGrail has assembled a huge amount of material which is handled in a clear and systematic way.... The book is a valuable reference work, and a good introduction to the subject."--International Journal of Nautical Archaeology"McGrail's knowledge and explanation of hardly known sea and river craft and maritime trivia is particularly original.... A highly disciplined book suitable for the informed public and university students alike.... McGrail is one of maritime archaeology's rarities: a scholar proficient both in translating the meaning behind worked planks and carpentry marks preserved along rotted sections of hulls, and in reconstructing a ship's history from its shape and provenance to speed and function. This expertise comes from years of archaeological and ethnographic fieldwork."--Times Higher Education Supplement"This is a remarkable tour de force on watercraft through history.... Every maritime historian must have a copy of the book for both immediate reference and research. This text can serve as the ideal baseline for maritime history and ship construction courses. Given the illustrations and depth of coverage, this book would be cheap at twice the price."--Choice"An extraordinary encyclopaedia of nautical archaeology based on extensive documentation.... A superb, long-awaited book, of unique methodological richness, incorporating the latest research, taking account of all the 'nautical civilisations' of Egypt, Arabia, the Mediterranean, Atlantic Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, China, America."--Eric Rieth, Neptunia"McGrail is Britain's leading authority on maritime archaeology.... Here he provides a substantial base for the integration of the maritime subdivision of archaeology into its proper place as part of the mainstream of the discipline."--Basil Greenhill, Times Literary Supplement"This is a joyous source book for anyone who appreciates academic clarity.... A large work of distinguished scholarship by a senior maritime archaeologist."--Journal of Navigation, 'As a general introduction to early watercraft the book is a pioneereffort . . . McGrail has assembled a huge amount of material which is handled ina clear and systematic way.'International Journal of Nautical Archaeology, This is a remarkable tour de force on watercraft through history.... Every maritime historian must have a copy of the book for both immediate reference and research. This text can serve as the ideal baseline for maritime history and ship construction courses. Given the illustrations and depth of coverage, this book would be cheap at twice the price., 'Boats of the World is a true tour de force by Professor Sean McGrail, aworld authority in the field of maritime archaeology.'Antiquaries Journal, 'A superb, long-awaited book, of unique methodological richness, incorporating the latest research.'Neptunia, The book is well produced and the illustrations are both clear and lavish ... the evidence and the discussions are clearly set out, making it an accessible book for the non-specialist and specialist alike to use. Boats of the World will be an invaluable source for the study of ancient watercraft for many years to come., 'Review from previous edition Sean McGrail is Britain's leading authority on maritime archaeology . . . Here he provides a substantial base for the integration of the maritime subdivisions of archaeology into its proper place as part of the mainstream of the discipline.'Times Literary Supplement, Produced to an exemplary standard in an attractive double-column format, it provides clear and commendably concise summary of this rapidly expanding sub-discipline ... This impressive body of magisterial synthesis should be made available as widely as possible., "As a general introduction to early watercraft the book is a pioneer effort, and it has much information to offer. McGrail has assembled a huge amount of material which is handled in a clear and systematic way.... The book is a valuable reference work, and a good introduction to the subject."--International Journal of Nautical Archaeology "McGrail's knowledge and explanation of hardly known sea and river craft and maritime trivia is particularly original.... A highly disciplined book suitable for the informed public and university students alike.... McGrail is one of maritime archaeology's rarities: a scholar proficient both in translating the meaning behind worked planks and carpentry marks preserved along rotted sections of hulls, and in reconstructing a ship's history from its shape and provenance to speed and function. This expertise comes from years of archaeological and ethnographic fieldwork."--Times Higher Education Supplement "This is a remarkable tour de force on watercraft through history.... Every maritime historian must have a copy of the book for both immediate reference and research. This text can serve as the ideal baseline for maritime history and ship construction courses. Given the illustrations and depth of coverage, this book would be cheap at twice the price."--Choice "An extraordinary encyclopaedia of nautical archaeology based on extensive documentation.... A superb, long-awaited book, of unique methodological richness, incorporating the latest research, taking account of all the 'nautical civilisations' of Egypt, Arabia, the Mediterranean, Atlantic Europe, Australia, SoutheastAsia, Oceania, China, America."--Eric Rieth, Neptunia "McGrail is Britain's leading authority on maritime archaeology.... Here he provides a substantial base for the integration of the maritime subdivision of archaeology into its proper place as part of the mainstream of the discipline."--Basil Greenhill, Times Literary Supplement "This is a joyous source book for anyone who appreciates academic clarity.... A large work of distinguished scholarship by a senior maritime archaeologist."--Journal of Navigation, 'As a general introduction to early watercraft the book is a pioneer effort . . . McGrail has assembled a huge amount of material which is handled in a clear and systematic way.'International Journal of Nautical Archaeology, a broad and scientifically-based, easily-available and affordable compendium that may serve as a starting point for almost any new maritime project., "As a general introduction to early watercraft the book is a pioneer effort, and it has much information to offer. McGrail has assembled a huge amount of material which is handled in a clear and systematic way.... The book is a valuable reference work, and a good introduction to the subject."--International Journal of Nautical Archaeology "McGrail's knowledge and explanation of hardly known sea and river craft and maritime trivia is particularly original.... A highly disciplined book suitable for the informed public and university students alike.... McGrail is one of maritime archaeology's rarities: a scholar proficient both in translating the meaning behind worked planks and carpentry marks preserved along rotted sections of hulls, and in reconstructing a ship's history from its shape and provenance to speed and function. This expertise comes from years of archaeological and ethnographic fieldwork."--Times Higher Education Supplement "This is a remarkable tour de force on watercraft through history.... Every maritime historian must have a copy of the book for both immediate reference and research. This text can serve as the ideal baseline for maritime history and ship construction courses. Given the illustrations and depth of coverage, this book would be cheap at twice the price."--Choice "An extraordinary encyclopaedia of nautical archaeology based on extensive documentation.... A superb, long-awaited book, of unique methodological richness, incorporating the latest research, taking account of all the 'nautical civilisations' of Egypt, Arabia, the Mediterranean, Atlantic Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, China, America."--Eric Rieth, Neptunia "McGrail is Britain's leading authority on maritime archaeology.... Here he provides a substantial base for the integration of the maritime subdivision of archaeology into its proper place as part of the mainstream of the discipline."--Basil Greenhill, Times Literary Supplement "This is a joyous source book for anyone who appreciates academic clarity.... A large work of distinguished scholarship by a senior maritime archaeologist."--Journal of Navigation, 'Review from previous edition Sean McGrail is Britain's leading authority on maritime archaeology . . . Here he provides a substantial base for the integration of the maritime subdivisions of archaeology into its proper place as part of the mainstream of the discipline.'Times Literary Supplement'As a general introduction to early watercraft the book is a pioneer effort . . . McGrail has assembled a huge amount of material which is handled in a clear and systematic way.'International Journal of Nautical Archaeology'Boats of the World is a true tour de force by Professor Sean McGrail, a world authority in the field of maritime archaeology.'Antiquaries Journal'A superb, long-awaited book, of unique methodological richness, incorporating the latest research.'Neptunia, ... attractively produced with many enticing illustrations to whet the appetite of the browser ... [McGrail's] use of iconographic, ethnographic and historical evidence is highly impressive., 'Boats of the World is a true tour de force by Professor Sean McGrail, a world authority in the field of maritime archaeology.'Antiquaries Journal
Table of Content
1: Sources and Themes2: Egypt3: Arabia4: The Mediterranean5: Atlantic Europe6: India7: Greater Australia8: South-East Asia9: Oceania10: China11: The Americas12: Early Water Transport, List of IllustrationsLists of TablesAbbreviationsConventions used in the text 1. Sources and Themes2. Egypt3. Arabia4. The Mediterranean5. Atlantic Europe6. India, (sample section)6.1. The Neolithic and Bronze Ages6.1. The Iron Age6.1. Graeco-Roman trade with India6.1. Seafaring in the Bay of Bengal (first-eight centuries AD)6.1. Medieval European contacts with India6.1. Planked boats and ships up to the twentieth century6.1. Medieval and later navigational techniques7. Greater Australia8. South-East Asia9. Oceania10. China11. The Americas12. Early Water Transport BibliographyGlossaryIndex
Copyright Date
2004
Topic
Archaeology, Ancient / General, Ships & Shipbuilding / History
Dewey Decimal
623.8/21
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Transportation, History, Social Science
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