ISBN: 9780712349604 - Ships and Shipping in Medieval Manuscripts (12 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Focusing on manuscript illuminations - drawn mainly from the British Library's unparalled collection, this title traces the changing shape of ships in European life and culture from the 11th to 16th centuries. It paints a vibrant picture of maritime life during an era of unprecedented expansion.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Focusing on manuscript illuminations - drawn mainly from the British Library's unparalled collection, this title traces the changing shape of ships in European life and culture from the 11th to 16th centuries. It paints a vibrant picture of maritime life during an era of unprecedented expansion.…

Condition: good. All pages and cover are intact. Dust jacket included if applicable, though it may be missing on hardcover editions. Spine and cover may show minor signs of wear including scuff marks, curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages may contain limited notes or highlighting. "From the library of" labels may be present. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set packaging may be missing. Bundled media e.g., CDs, DVDs, access codes may not be included.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A clean and unmarked copy with dust jacket in very good condition. Mylar cover.160 pages.

Condition: Good. Original gilt lettered boards, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, illustrated endpapers, numerous illustrations in colour, 4to.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. BRAND NEW BOOK, NEVER USED! Volume itself has dark blue cloth covers with gold lettering on the spine. Dust jacket is protected in an archival quality Brodart cover. Clean, fresh, tight and bright. The work paints a vibrant picture of medieval maritime life during an era of unprecedented expansion and is vividly brought to life with over 155 images. A very nice new copy.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The ship loomed large in the medieval world and mind. Whether cruising upriver laden with grain, or cresting the high seas bristling with guns, ships symbolized power and promise, strength and safety, crusade and conquest. Both upstream and downstream, inland and offshore, ships of every size and shape provided a vital means of travel, transport and trade, linking villages and cities, land and sea, countries and continents. Focusing on manuscript illuminations - drawn mainly from the British Library's unparalled collection - marine archaeologist Joe Flatman traces the changing shape of ships in European life and culture from the 11th to 16th centuries. It was a period of unprecedented technological progress: within just a few centuries, the Viking rowboat evolved into the multi-decked, full-rigged carrack.Despite such rapid advance, many marine miniatures reflect the technological realities with surprising accuracy. To unravel the realities - and equally illuminating myths - of the maritime world, Flatman first explores its multi-layered symbolism, essentially Christian, but rooted in pagan culture. Analysing positive and negative symbols, he highlights a recurrent dichotomy between life-giving freshwater and death-dealing saltwater, reflected in sharply contrasting scenes. Turning to the realities, Flatman examines the extraordinary advances in shipping and naval warfare, alongside an expanding maritime culture with distinct 'marine zones', graphically illustrated by many fascinating glimpses of seafaring society at work and play. Vividly brought to life with 150 diverse images, "Ships and Shipping in Medieval Manuscripts" paints a vibrant picture of maritime life during an era of unprecedented expansion. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Condition: as new. London : The British Library. 2009. Hardcover. Dustjacket. 160pp. 166 colour illstrations. Bibl. Index. Condition: very good, clean and unread copy. Condition : as new copy. ISBN 9780712349604. Keywords : .

144 Seiten. Mit zahlreichen Abbildungen. Gebunden mit Schutzumschlag. Sehr guter Zustand. Gewicht über 1 kg. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1081.

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 144 pages. 11.25x9.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

(84) p. Luxury edition bound in white leather with a signed polaroid on the front cover and accompanying white-plastic slipcase (Fine copy.).