Venetian Ships and Shipbuilders of the RenaissanceThis major study by Frederic Lane tracks the rise and decline of the great shipbuilding industry of Renaissance Venice. Drawing on a wealth of archival sources, Lane presents detailed descriptions of the Venetian arsenal, including the great galleys that doubled as cargo ships and warships; the sixteenth century round ships, which introduced dramatic innovations in rigging; and the majestic galleons, whose straight lines and greater speed made them