Venetian Ships and Shipbuilders of the Renaissance

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Frederic Chapin Lane

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Paperback / softback

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This major study by Frederic Lane tracks the rise and decline of the great shipbuilding industry of Renaissance Venice. Drawing on a wealth of archival sources, Lane presents detailed descriptions of the Venetian arsenal, including the great galleys that doubled as cargo ships and warships; the sixteenth-century round ships, which introduced dramatic innovations in rigging; and the majestic galleons, whose straight lines and greater speed made them ideal for merchantmen, but whose narrowness made them liable to capsize if loaded with artillery. Additional chapters detail the actual process of ship construction, the organization and activity of the craft guilds, and the development and management of the Arsenal.

Author Biography:

Frederic C. Lane specialized in medieval history with an emphasis on the Venetian region. He was a professor at Johns Hopkins University and a former president of the American Historical Society.

Release date NZ

October 27th, 1992

Author

Frederic Chapin Lane

Audiences

Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Undergraduate

Illustrations

18 Illustrations, black and white

Pages

296

Dimensions

155x235x16

ISBN-13

9780801845147

Product ID

2068357

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