A captivating read spanning 5,000 years of the oceans history
Conquest of the Ocean tells the 5,000 year history of the remarkable individuals who sailed seas, for trade, to conquer new lands, to explore the unknown. From the early Polynesians to the first circumnavigations by the Portuguese and the British, these are awe-inspiring tales of epic sea voyages involving great feats of seamanship, navigation, endurance, and ingenuity. Explore the lives and maritime adventures, many with first person narratives, of land seekers and globe charters such as Christopher Columbus, Captain James Cook and Vitus Bering.
Brian Lavery is a well-known British naval historian, whose prestigious credits include historical consultant on the blockbuster, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. This narrative history is filled with paintings, logbooks, maps, sketches and diagrams that bring these events and locations to life. Conquest of the Ocean beautifully intertwines informative images with fascinating stories of expedition and exploration in a way that has never been done before. Brian Lavery will have you engrossed in this extraordinary historic naval read.
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Brian Lavery is Curator Emeritus at the National Maritime Museum, London and has published over thirty books on many different aspects of ships and seafaring. A highly respected maritime historian, he has appeared on programmes such as Time Team and Timewatch and has been a consultant on many documentaries and the blockbuster Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.
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Condición: Bueno. : El libro 'The Conquest of the Ocean' de Brian Lavery, publicado por DK en 2013, explora la historia y los aspectos relacionados con la conquista del océano. Una obra que profundiza en la navegación y la exploración marítima. EAN: 9781409367970 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: The Conquest of the Ocean Autor: Brian Lavery Editorial: DK. Nº de ref. del artículo: Happ-2025-07-30-d54f8457
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A captivating read spanning 5,000 years of the oceans history Conquest of the Ocean tells the 5,000 year history of the remarkable individuals who sailed seas, for trade, to conquer new lands, to explore the unknown. From the early Polynesians to the first circumnavigations by the Portuguese and the British, these are awe-inspiring tales of epic sea voyages involving great feats of seamanship, navigation, endurance, and ingenuity. Explore the lives and maritime adventures, many with first person narratives, of land seekers and globe charters such as Christopher Columbus, Captain James Cook and Vitus Bering. Brian Lavery is a well-known British naval historian, whose prestigious credits include historical consultant on the blockbuster, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. This narrative history is filled with paintings, logbooks, maps, sketches and diagrams that bring these events and locations to life. Conquest of the Ocean beautifully intertwines informative images with fascinating stories of expedition and exploration in a way that has never been done before. Brian Lavery will have you engrossed in this extraordinary historic naval read. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR004704757
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Librería: THE CROSS Art + Books, Sydney, NSW, Australia
24 x 16.5cm 400pp colour illust hardcover in dustjacket very good+ Explores the agonies achievements and adventures of sailors and their ships. Nº de ref. del artículo: 20428570
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