Piracy in the Graeco-Roman World

This book is an historical study of piracy in the ancient Greek and Roman world. It examines the origins and growth of piracy, the impact of piracy on trade, and the relationship between warfare and piracy, and evaluates attempts to suppress piracy by the states and rulers of the ancient world. A major innovation is the author's discussion of the way that pirates and piracy are portrayed in major works of classical literature, including Homer, Cicero and the ancient novels.

Author: Philip de Souza
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 01/28/2000
Pages: 296
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.28h x 6.23w x 0.88d
ISBN: 9780521481373

About the Author
Souza, Philip de: - Philip de Souza was Senior Lecturer in Classical Studies at St Mary's University College, Strawberry Hill. He is also the author of Seafaring and Civilisation (2001; 1861973624) and the forthcoming Ancient Naval Warfare.

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