Firmly rooted in the geography and politics of the region, the books in this series are cultural histories in the widest sense, ranging from earliest time to the present. The book addresses the themes of maritime stimulus to economics and technology, the culture of ports and sea towns, the lines between them and their relationship to the region as well as diverse cultural influences. They present a highly ambitious and bold reframing of historical writing.
By Donald B. Freeman
August 28, 2015
In this fascinating and exciting overview, Donald B. Freeman explores the role of the Pacific Ocean in human history. Covering over one third of the globe, the Pacific Ocean plays a vital role in the lives and fortunes of more than two billion people who live on its rim-lands and islands. It ...
By Merja-Liisa Hinkkanen, David Kirby
May 16, 2014
Exploring the themes of the human relationship with the marine environment and the ways in which the peoples of Northern Europe have experienced and exploited their seas, this book reveals how human perception of the northern seas has changed over time.Drawing on a wide variety of sources, from ...
By Paul Butel
February 14, 2014
From Antiquity to modern times, the Atlantic has been the subject of myths and legends. The Atlantic by Paul Butel offers a global history of the ocean encompassing the exploits of adventurers, Vikings, explorers such as Christopher Columbus, emigrants, fishermen, and modern traders. The book also ...
By Michael N. Pearson
November 01, 2007
In this stimulating and authoritative overview, Michael Pearson reverses the traditional angle of maritime history and looks from the sea to its shores - its impact on the land through trade, naval power, travel and scientific exploration. This vast ocean, both connecting and separating nations, ...