Explore the sea’s grand story of ships, storms, and human courage.
This book surveys the vast world of maritime history, from early voyages and colonization to great naval battles, shipbuilding, and the rise of global trade. It pairs dramatic episodes with the people behind them—seamen, merchants, explorers, and engineers—to show how the sea shapes nations and lives.
- Learn how ships transformed exploration, commerce, and conflict across continents
- Discover dramatic accounts of shipwrecks, rescues, and the endurance of crews
- See how life on board evolved, from discipline to daily routines and innovations
- Follow the rise of key maritime forces, companies, and engineering feats that changed navigation
Ideal for readers of maritime history, adventure, and the story of how the sea connects the world.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of ships and seafaring from the earliest seafaring civilizations through to the 19th century, focusing on the role of the warship in the development of naval superpowers, and the innovations which enabled these powers to dominate the globe. The author highlights major naval battles, famous shipwrecks, and pivotal voyages of discovery, which not only changed the balance of world power, but also brought the peoples of the earth together. This book is a fascinating read for those who are interested in maritime history and the role it has played in shaping world history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330821336_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330821336
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330821336
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 734 pages. 8.43x5.85x0.73 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1330821335
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 736 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25861590/2
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