Phoenician Port Strategy explores how Phoenician city-states achieved naval dominance and economic influence in the ancient Mediterranean despite their limited land resources. The book argues that their success wasn't solely due to shipbuilding or navigation, but a comprehensive approach to port management. Intriguingly, these cities, like Tyre and Sidon, optimized their port infrastructure into hubs of naval power and trade, shaping trade routes and impacting other civilizations. This study highlights the crucial role of infrastructure and logistics, challenging traditional views that prioritize military conquest as the sole determinant of ancient power.
The book examines the strategic significance of Phoenician harbors, innovative logistical systems, and socio-political structures. It progresses systematically, first defining core concepts and historical context. Subsequent sections delve into harbor design and construction, organizational structures managing port operations, and the interplay between port infrastructure and naval power. Archaeological evidence, ancient texts, and comparative studies support the analysis, culminating in an examination of the Phoenician legacy for contemporary port management and naval strategy.
