Maritime history books

Charting 100 years of cruising the ocean waves, in rich colour photographs  Read More >>

"""Here is the famous voyage that transformed William Kidd from a prosperous, respectable New York merchant into...  Read More >>

"""Here is the famous voyage that transformed William Kidd from a prosperous, respectable New York merchant into...  Read More >>

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Published in 1900, this book was written for anyone interested in going to sea or simply curious about the work...  Read More >>

The most detailed account yet of the career of this famous battlecruiser.  Read More >>

From a brilliant Brookings Institution writer, a vivid, timely, and insightful examination of the critical role...  Read More >>

A detailed and fully illustrated account of United States aircraft carriers during World War II.  Read More >>

Explores the role of the ocean, with particular attention to the Pacific, in a diverse range of literary texts spanning...  Read More >>

For many years, the sea nomads were assumed to be without history, and even without archaeology. This has proven...  Read More >>

Explores the role of the ocean, with particular attention to the Pacific, in a diverse range of literary texts spanning...  Read More >>

From European Dwelling Settlements to Global Cities looks at the pattern of urbanization, planning and development...  Read More >>

From AD 500-1000, the Indian Ocean emerged as a global commercial centre, and by around 750-800 a sophisticated...  Read More >>

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The fascinating story of the ingenious conversion of naval warships.  Read More >>

The Revenue Cutter Service, which later merged with the U.S. Life-Saving Service to form the Coast Guard, patrolled...  Read More >>

This book updates African maritime economic history to analyse the influence of seaports and seaborne trade, processes...  Read More >>

Fifty stories showcasing the impact made by inspiring individuals and inventions on the development of the sailing...  Read More >>

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People may associate Texas with cattle drives and oil derricks, but the sea has shaped the state's history as dramatically...  Read More >>

Full of misadventure and mystery, Men Without Country is a sweeping history of exploration and rebellion in the...  Read More >>

Thrilling naval action in the Atlantic against a ruthless enemy.  Read More >>

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A compelling introduction to the whaling and sealing industry in Northeast Scotland's Moray Firth, Malcolm Archibald's...  Read More >>