Phoenician Legacy oleh Linda Hill

Phoenician Legacy explores the significant yet often overlooked impact of the Phoenicians on the ancient world and beyond. This civilization, known for its maritime trade and cultural exchange, laid critical foundations for global commerce and communication. The book highlights how the Phoenicians' mastery of shipbuilding enabled them to navigate and establish trade routes across the Mediterranean, fostering economic growth and cultural interaction. Their development and dissemination of the Phoenician alphabet, a groundbreaking innovation, greatly influenced subsequent writing systems, including the Greek alphabet.

The book begins by setting the geographical context of Phoenicia, detailing major city-states such as Tyre and Sidon. It then progresses through three key areas: Phoenician trade networks and economic strategies, innovation in writing and communication focusing on the Phoenician alphabet, and shipbuilding and navigation skills.

Phoenician Legacy emphasizes the interconnectedness of the ancient Mediterranean world, offering a balanced view of the Phoenicians' role as active agents of cultural and economic progress.