"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."
'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.
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