The Oxford encyclopedia of maritime history / John B. Hattendorf, editor in chief.
TITLE:
The Oxford encyclopedia of maritime history / John B. Hattendorf, editor in chief.
Publication Date:
2007
Publication Information:
Oxford, U.K. : Oxford University Press,
Physical Description:
4 v. : ill., maps.
Additional Contributors:
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Actium, Battle of -- Ex Voto -- Factory Ship -- Navies, great powers, Japan -- Navies, great powers: Portugal -- Shipyards -- Siebe, Augustus -- Zheng He topical outline of entries, diractory of contributors, index.
Summary:
The Encyclopedia covers the entire history of seafaring, from ancient Egyptian shipbuilders to Viking sea-raiders, from Nelson and the Napoleonic Wars to the voyages of Cheng Ho, from the European conquerors of the New World to the nuclear submarines and supertankers of today. Placing maritime affairs in their larger historical context, the Encyclopedia shows how seafaring has both reflected and influenced the major economic, cultural, military, and political developments in world history.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780195130751
