The Sea in World History: Exploration, Travel, and Trade [2 volumes]

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Ships & Shipbuilding, History, Civilization, Military, Naval
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Author: ISBN: 9781440835513
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Publication: April 24, 2017
Imprint: ABC-CLIO Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781440835513
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication: April 24, 2017
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Language: English

This two-volume set documents the essential role of the sea and maritime activity across history, from travel and food production to commerce and conquest.

• Provides a broad survey of the importance of the oceans for all of human culture and civilization, including coverage of diverse cultures such as the Polynesians, Vikings, Minoans, and many others

• Describes the voyages of the great explorers and places them in a broad multinational and multicultural perspective

• Traces the human use of the sea over time, noting activities and historic events such as piracy, the slave trade, fishing, and whaling, as well as describing commerce in ancient and modern contexts

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This two-volume set documents the essential role of the sea and maritime activity across history, from travel and food production to commerce and conquest.

• Provides a broad survey of the importance of the oceans for all of human culture and civilization, including coverage of diverse cultures such as the Polynesians, Vikings, Minoans, and many others

• Describes the voyages of the great explorers and places them in a broad multinational and multicultural perspective

• Traces the human use of the sea over time, noting activities and historic events such as piracy, the slave trade, fishing, and whaling, as well as describing commerce in ancient and modern contexts

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