The Venetian Response: The Inauguration of the Great Galley
Although the draft of this article is ready, I will not upload it yet for two reasons. The main reason is the chapter order. "The Venetian Response" is the second chapter, and I don't like to move it before the first one, "Pioneering the Atlantic Route." The latter still needs many changes, including additional lines on the Champagne Fairs, Genoese round ships, north-European cogs, Mediterranean cogs, and a few others. When I finish developing the first account, I will solve the second, financial problem by renewing my Academia Premium membership, which will give my articles broader exposure. Here is the outline of the second chapter: 1. A new design 2. A Specialized Ship 3. The galley as a Sailer a. The Open-sea Crossing b. Around the clock and against opposing ...