Ancient civilisation was a coastal culture and has always been characterised by the battle with the sea. Seafaring enabled the spread of urban civilisation, and war on the sea helped Athenian democracy achieve a breakthrough. The mare nostrum also played a major role in the history of the Roman Empire and the spread of Christianity. Raimund Schulz describes the key stages of the "conquest" of the sea and tells an impressive story of a world of traders and adventurers, mercenaries, explorers and pirates. A fascinating account of the far-reaching effects of maritime expansion on the mentality, culture, philosophy and economy of Greek and Roman civilisation.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Schulz, Raimund
Title
Die Antike und das Meer. Von Händlern, Söldnern und Piraten
Details
Many color illustrations, large format. 224 pages.
State
new
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