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playing a vital role in communication andexercise of political power. ~ this book covers these important boats frombronze age toeighteenth century. ~ Subtitled: Mediterranean Oared Vessels since Pre-classical Times. ~ The galley dominated the Mediterranean for more than two millennia, playing a vital role in communication and the exercise of political power. ~ This book covers these important boats from the Bronze age to the eighteenth century, detailing their uses and development, including a close look at the mechanics of oar power. ~ Conway's History of the Ship. ~ Hdbd., 10 x 12, 256 pgs., 282 b&w ill. ~ detai; playing a vital role in communication andexercise of political power. ~ this book covers these important boats frombronze age toeighteenth century; subtitled: mediterranean oared vessels since pre-classical times.galley dominatedmediterraneanmore than two millennia;