In an examination for a wide array of ships from the 11th to the 19th century and from China, Korea, and Japan, Kimura extrapolates in three detailed case studies, how ships of the Yellow Sea were constructed. Chinese junks and Japanese dhows were known throughout the world, and this work will show why this innovative design has survived the century

    Dynamics of East Asian shipbuilding traditions -- Shipbuilding in early East Asia -- A lasting tradition in Northern China -- The Quanzhou ship -- The Shinan shipwreck -- Ship construction materials -- East China Sea rising -- East Asia's link to the South China Sea and Gulf traders -- Conclusion


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    Title :

    Archaeology of East Asian shipbuilding


    Contributors:
    Kimura, Jun (author)

    Publication date :

    2016


    Size :

    xvi, 299 Seiten


    Remarks:

    Illustrationen, Diagramme, Karten
    Includes bibliographical references (page [267]-287) and index



    Type of media :

    Book


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    BKL:    15.15 Archäologie / 55.41 Schiffe
    RVK:    NW 3400 / ZO 6200 / ZO 6020
    DDC:    623.820095/09009



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