Title: Tore zur Welt :
Authors: Wawrzinek, Christina,
Date: 2016
Publisher: Philipp von Zabern,
Physical description: 224 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language: German
LC classification: T
Abstract: What significance did harbors have in the ancient Mediterranean world? What did their development look like? What technical innovations were used in harbors? How were they organized? And who worked in them? This book gives an overview of harbors in the ancient world, shedding light on their economic, military, and social significance.
Contents: Einführung. Tor zur Welt -- Der Blick auf den Hafen -- Evolution des Hafens in der Antike -- Die Technik als Herz eines Hafens -- Systeme und Netzwerke -- Marinehäfen -- Das Ende der Häfen.
Subject headings (LCSH): Harbors--History.; Harbors--Mediterranean Region--History--To 1500.; Harbors--Mediterranean Region--History.; Harbors--Technological innovations--History.; Mediterranean Region--Antiquities.