'Global Ships' by Amanda Respess is a concise exploration of premodern seafaring that highlights the various ship types used across different global regions, such as the cogs of the Baltic Sea and stitched-hull ships in the Indian Ocean. While not a work of original research, Respess assembles significant examples to provide a foundational understanding of maritime technology's role in trade and travel. The book is designed for non-specialists, particularly students and scholars interested in maritime archaeology and its cultural implications during the Global Middle Ages.
Amanda Respess invites readers to explore the complex interplay of maritime technology and cultural history through a concise survey of premodern seafaring practices.
This book provides a general, introductory sketch of premodern seafaring, making it accessible to a broad audience ranging from students to scholars.
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