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Piracy in the Graeco-Roman World

Philip de Souza

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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.

Language: English

Pages: 296

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: July 11, 2002

ISBN: 0521012406

ISBN 13: 9780521012409

Piracy in the Graeco-Roman World

Philip de Souza

3.8/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 296

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: July 11, 2002

ISBN: 0521012406

ISBN 13: 9780521012409

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