9781330880883 - The Commerce and Navigation of the Erythraean Sea (Classic Reprint) di McCrindle, John Watson (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a unique first-hand account of trade interactions around the Indian Ocean in the first century AD. It includes rare details of items traded, with insights into the geographical and cultural context of the era. The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea is a Greek text by an anonymous author who narrates his experiences as a merchant, giving details about the products available in different ports, the monsoon winds, and the political situations of the places he visited. This book offers a crucial insight into the commercial, geographical, and cultural exchanges that occurred in the ancient world. Its detailed descriptions allow us to imagine the bustling atmosphere of these ports, the interactions between traders, and the cultural diffusion that took place through maritime trade. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.