The Phoenicians: The Purple Empire of the Ancient WorldMorrow, 1975 - 288 pages Examines the history, people, culture, civilization, and achievements of the Phoenicians, whose supremacy in shipbuilding and navigation enabled them to be masters of the ancient world for three hundred years. |
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Page 51
... whole of the eastern Mediterranean , and they allowed no other ships to sail besides theirs . Neither the Egyptians nor the Canaanites could measure up to them in points of seamanship and sea warfare . They were the best , the fastest ...
... whole of the eastern Mediterranean , and they allowed no other ships to sail besides theirs . Neither the Egyptians nor the Canaanites could measure up to them in points of seamanship and sea warfare . They were the best , the fastest ...
Page 139
... whole stretch of sea below him , could see every sail which appeared on the horizon , and was thus in a position to warn in particular the priests of the topheth opposite and keep them informed . Today the small site is manfully ...
... whole stretch of sea below him , could see every sail which appeared on the horizon , and was thus in a position to warn in particular the priests of the topheth opposite and keep them informed . Today the small site is manfully ...
Page 155
... whole naval force at the Persian's disposal , although under their own com- mand . This gave them the status of allies , but on the other hand also committed them to supporting Persian foreign policy . The two roles were not compatible ...
... whole naval force at the Persian's disposal , although under their own com- mand . This gave them the status of allies , but on the other hand also committed them to supporting Persian foreign policy . The two roles were not compatible ...
Contents
The Bedouins of the Sea II | 11 |
The City in the Cedar Grove | 27 |
The Coming of the Aryans | 39 |
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