Maritime history books

"In 1880 John Streckfus began a commercial packet business serving the Rock Island community that evolved to become...  Read More >>

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It began as a small, slow, and unadorned sailing vessel - in a word, ordinary. Later, it was a weary workhorse in...  Read More >>

The French maritime empire enabled the continued colonization of territories all over the world from the 17th to...  Read More >>

A compelling and entertaining history of Welsh naval history  Read More >>

An esteemed yearbook now made more widely available.  Read More >>

The first account of Britain’s convoys during the Napoleonic Wars—showing how the protection of trade played a decisive...  Read More >>

Against the Tide is a true story that captures the fear and hardships faced by African Americans during a disturbing...  Read More >>

Against the Tide is a true story that captures the fear and hardships faced by African Americans during a disturbing...  Read More >>

Liverpool is a cosmopolitan city populated by people and communities from all over the world. One of the least known...  Read More >>

Vasa II Part 1 presents more than a thousand finds of wood, metal, and cloth from the most complete rig to survive...  Read More >>

År 1806 proklamerade kejsar Napoleon en allmän blokad av engelska varor. Detta gällde alla de stater som var i förbund...  Read More >>

A beautifully designed book showcasing rare and important collections of Titanic-related memorabilia  Read More >>

"In 1880 John Streckfus began a commercial packet business serving the Rock Island community that evolved to become...  Read More >>

This book shows the history of charts and nautical maps from the earliest known examples to the one used in the...  Read More >>

No one present at the Battle of Cape Lopez in 1722 could have known that they were on the edge of history. There...  Read More >>

The sea is a vast and precious resource, essential for life on Earth. It provides food, transportation, recreation,...  Read More >>

Der vorliegende Band und die Reihe, Muziris', an deren Anfang er steht, haben ihren Ursprung in der Beobachtung,...  Read More >>

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Victory in Japan Day on August 15, 1945 officially marked the end of World War II, but in fact conflict continued...  Read More >>

From renowned author and naval historian Angus Konstam, this is a gripping account of one of the Royal Navy's bloodiest...  Read More >>

"Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of colonial piracy and smuggling with ""Sails, Swords, and Smugglers: A...  Read More >>

A global account of pirates and their modus operandi, from the Middle Ages to the present day  Read More >>

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