Konijnenburg, E. van (Emile) 1869-1956 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Shipbuilding from Its Beginnings, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by E. van Konijnenburg is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive examination of the evolution of shipbuilding from ancient times to the modern era, highlighting the influences of various civilizations on naval architecture. The book discusses notable ship types from cultures such as the Egyptians, Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans, along with the significance of the maritime practices in the Mediterranean and Baltic regions. The opening section of the book establishes the foundational context for the study of shipbuilding, emphasizing its importance to civilization, especially in water-dominated areas like the Netherlands. It explores the early development of boats, starting from simple logs to more complex vessels, and notes the contributions of various ancient cultures to ship construction. The discussion includes observations about the lack of seafaring nature among the Egyptians and outlines how knowledge and techniques flowed across regions, with the Phoenicians emerging as key figures in naval innovation. Overall, the beginning firmly sets the stage for the detailed exploration of shipbuilding that follows in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-09-05 Chris Curnow, Rachael Schultz, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Originally published: Belgium: The Permanent International Association of Congress of Navigation, 1913 Shipbuilding -- History Ships -- History VM Belgium: The Permanent International Association of Congress of Navigation, 1913 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74360 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74360 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134724.0 74360