""Venetian Ships and Shipbuilders of the Renaissance"" by Frederic Chapin Lane is a comprehensive study of the maritime history of Venice during the Renaissance period. The book delves into the development of Venetian shipbuilding techniques, the construction of various types of ships, and the role of the Venetian navy in the Mediterranean. Lane also explores the economic and political factors that influenced the growth of Venetian maritime power, including the city's trading relationships with other Mediterranean powers. Through detailed analysis of primary sources and archaeological evidence, Lane provides a fascinating insight into the world of Venetian shipbuilding and the crucial role it played in the city's rise to power during the Renaissance. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Venice, maritime history, or Renaissance studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.