Maritime history books

The unlikely beginnings of the East India Company—from Tudor origins and rivalry with the superior Dutch—to laying...  Read More >>

"The documentary titled ""Oceanic Giants: Decoding Pacific's Massive Stretch"" is an illuminating investigation...  Read More >>

Explore southwest Virginia's local links to maritime history. Until the growing popularity of air travel post-World...  Read More >>

... Pour sauver notre marine d'une ruine totale, il fut heureux que tant de leçons nous eussent enfin obligés à...  Read More >>

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This book takes a fresh look at the creation of the Institution, and its early founders and examines how it has...  Read More >>

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Explore the maritime nexus of Falmouth at the dawn of the nineteenth century in this illuminating thesis, unraveling...  Read More >>

Eager to uncover the truths behind the Titanic's legendary voyage? Fascinated by the tales of luxury and disaster...  Read More >>

From the international bestselling author of KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON and THE LOST CITY OF Z, a mesmerising story...  Read More >>

Documenting Maritime Heritage at Risk addresses the risks posed to coastal piers and quays due to climate change,...  Read More >>

This book investigates the highly engaging topic of the literary and cultural significance of ‘sailor talk.’ The...  Read More >>

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The communities along the coastline of Ghana boast a long and vibrant maritime culture. In the nineteenth and early...  Read More >>

Traces the maritime routes and the historical roots that link port cities around the Atlantic world.  Read More >>

This volume will be an essential companion to those interested in the history of knowledge and early modern encounters,...  Read More >>

This book argues first, that the forces of industrialization that transformed ship technology simultaneously transformed...  Read More >>

A detailed analysis of the limitations of the system which relied on intermediaries and private suppliers to finance,...  Read More >>

The second half of the nineteenth century and the early years of the following century witnessed a great expansion...  Read More >>

Delve into the gripping tale of Blackbeard, the notorious pirate who sailed the high seas, in this concise and compelling...  Read More >>

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