Archaeology - Eight Thousand Years of Maltese Maritime History: Trade, Piracy, and Naval Warfare in the Central Mediterranean (New Perspectives on Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology)

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Eight Thousand Years of Maltese Maritime History: Trade, Piracy, and Naval Warfare in the Central Mediterranean (New Perspectives on Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology)

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Book Synopsis: For millennia, Malta has always been considered a site of strategic importance. From the arrival of the Phoenicians through rule under Carthage, Rome, Sicilian Arabs, Normans, and Genovese, to the Order of St. John ("Knights of Malta"), the advent of the Napoleonic Wars, and even World Wars I and II, the Maltese islands have served as re-provisioning stations, military bases, and refuges for pirates and privateers. Building on her systematic underwater archaeological survey of the Maltese archipelago, Ayse Atauz presents a sweeping, groundbreaking, interdisciplinary approach to maritime history in the Mediterranean. Offering a general overview of essential facts, including geographical and oceanographic factors that would have affected the navigation of historic ships, major relevant historical texts and documents, the logistical possibilities of ancient ship design, a detailed study of sea currents and wind patterns, and especially the archaeological remains (or scarcity thereof) around the Maltese maritime perimeter, she builds a convincing argument that Malta mattered far less in maritime history than has been previously asserted. Atauz's conclusions are of great importance to the history of Malta and of the Mediterranean in general, and her archaeological discoveries about ships are a major contribution to the history of shipbuilding and naval architecture.

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Are you fascinated by maritime history? Look no further than "Eight Thousand Years of Maltese Maritime History." This captivating book takes you on a journey through millennia, exploring the trade, piracy, and naval warfare that shaped the Central Mediterranean. Get ready to be transported to a time where Malta’s strategic importance was paramount, and experience the fascinating stories of the Phoenicians, Romans, and even pirates and privateers. Prepare to be amazed as Ayse Atauz, an expert in maritime archaeology, uncovers the secrets hidden beneath the waves through her groundbreaking research.

What makes this book truly unique is its interdisciplinary approach. Atauz combines geographical and oceanographic factors, historical texts and documents, and even archaeological findings to paint a comprehensive picture of maritime history in the Mediterranean. Discover the logistical challenges faced by ancient ships, the impact of sea currents and wind patterns on navigation, and the incredible archaeological remains found around the Maltese islands. Atauz challenges common assumptions and reveals a new perspective on Malta's role in maritime history.

The importance of Atauz's research cannot be underestimated. Not only does it shed light on the history of Malta, but it also contributes greatly to our understanding of the entire Mediterranean region. Uncover the fascinating details of shipbuilding and naval architecture through the author's archaeological discoveries. This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts, archaeology buffs, and anyone intrigued by the mysteries of the sea.

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