Search Results for: The Sea In History

How important has the sea been in the development of human history? Very important indeed is the conclusion of this ground-breaking four volume work. The books

“There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than the life at sea,” wrote Joseph Conrad. And there is certainly nothing more integral to th

Humanity can make short work of the oceans’ creatures. In 1741, hungry explorers discovered herds of Steller’s sea cow in the Bering Strait, and in less tha

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. In a

Spanning the centuries from maritime activities before Columbus to the nation's maritime involvement today, this rich, complex archive provides a new history of