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Ocean : a history of the Atlantic before Columbus
Published 2024 by Pegasus Books, New York, New York
ISBN 9781639367665
Bib Id 1471754
Edition First Pegasus books cloth edition.
Description xxviii, 529 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm
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9781639367665 (hardcover) $35.00
1639367667 (hardcover)
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551.4613 H
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Ocean : a history of the Atlantic before Columbus
Edition
First Pegasus books cloth edition.
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2024 by Pegasus Books, New York, New York :
Description
xxviii, 529 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary
This work is a comprehensive cultural history of the Atlantic Ocean before Columbus, tracing its development from geological formation and the rise of early humans to the advancements in shipbuilding, navigation, and maritime exploration. It delves into the origins of the transatlantic slave trade and the early stages of European imperialism, offering a broad overview of the forces shaping this crucial body of water and its global significance.
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