Greek Maritime History: From the Periphery to the Centre

This Volume Presents Greek Maritime History And Unravels The Historical Trajectory Of A Maritime Nation Par Excellence In The Eastern Mediterranean. At The Core Of The Book Lies The Rise Of The Greek Merchant Fleet And Its Transformation From A Peripheral To An International Carrier. Following The Evolution Of Greek Shipping For More Than Three Centuries (17th-20th Century), The Book Traces A Maritime Nation In Its Making And Provides Proof Of A Different, Yet Successful Pattern Of Maritime Development Compared To Other European Maritime Nations. The Chapters Adopt A Multidimensional And Interdisciplinary Approach - Spanning From Shipping, Fishing And Trade To Piracy, Technology, Human Resources And Entrepreneurship - And Reflect The Main Directions Of Greek Maritime Historiography Over The Last Thirty Years. Contributors Are: Apostolos Delis, Dimitris Dimitropoulos, Zisis Fotakis, Katerina Galani, Gelina Harlaftis, Evdokia Olympitou, Gerassimos D. Pagratis, Alexandra Papadopoulou, Socrates Petmezas, Evrydiki Sifneos, Anna Sydorenko, Ioannis Theotokas, And Katerina Vourkatioti-- Provided By Publisher.