Piracy in the Graeco-Roman World (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521012409)

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
ISBN-10: 0521012406
ISBN-13: 9780521012409
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/11/2002
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d