Maritime Supremacy and the Opening of the Western Mind: Naval campaigns that shaped the modern world, 1588-1782 Peter Padfield
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Taming the Atlantic: The History of Man's Battle With the World's Toughest Ocean
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The Atlantic Ocean has been and remains an often deadly challenge to mankind. This delightful and informative book chronicles the history of attempt to cross its hostile surface from the early days of sail to the most recent record-breaking attempts in small ultra-fast craft. In between, there have been fascinating sagas connected to pioneering discovery, the slave trade, mass emigration, the glamour and luxury of the famous shipping lines and war. The Atlantic has often been the testing ground for the latest technology and design. All this and more, such as navigation techniques and advanced weather forecasting are covered. Despite mans best and most ingenious efforts all too often the Worlds toughest ocean comes out on top and, while it is today a major trade route, it remains one of the most daunting maritime challenges.
© 2017 Pen & Sword Maritime (Ebook): 9781526700858
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Ebook: November 30, 2017
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