Warfare at Sea; 1500-1650 is the first truly international study of warfare at sea in this period. Commencing in the late fifteenth century with the introduction of gunpowder in naval warfare and the rapid transformation of maritime trade; Warfare at Sea focuses on the scope and limitations of war before the advent of the big battle fleets from the middle of the seventeenth century. The book also compares the social history of seamen and the early officer corps in several European countries and includes discussion on Spain; Portugal; France; Venice; the Ottoman Empire and the Baltic states.
#958417 in Books Thomas Wiedemann 1989-03-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .69 x 5.43l; .85 #File Name: 0415029724302 pagesGreek and Roman Slavery
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Translations of More Sources on SlaveryBy TammyJo EckhartEvidence for the study of slavery can be challenging to find since slavery was such a common part of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds that it can be casually part of any literature yet also so mundane that details are sadly difficult to grasp. Even if you don't need a translation of the ancient texts; such reference books can give you information about where to find further information.If you are teaching undergraduates or even graduate students who may not have the language skills to read in the original texts this book is a good addition to other sources books all ready on the topic or related topics. Reading original material related to slavery helps bridge the gap between pop culture understanding; New World incarnations; and ideas that students come to class with.I found that Wiedemann offered a lot of new material so it works as a good additional book even if I might translate a few things differently myself. It has earned a well-respected place in my academic home library.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. still an excellent resourceBy M. A. OgetOne of the great misnomers of contemporary Christianity is that slavery in the ancient world was somehow "better" than US chattel slavery. This book not only proves this myth to be false; but gives wonderful; clear examples of the brutality of Roman slavery.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting read. My main walk away was; Slaves ...By Volker HoehneInteresting read. My main walk away was; Slaves are controllable if their master gives them hope of freedom.
