
Atlantic Ocean
The Illustrated History of the Ocean That Changed the World
Martin W. Sandler(Author)
Sterling (Publisher)
Published on 1. November 2008
Book
Hardback
480 pages
978-1-4027-4724-3 (ISBN)
Description
Since 300 B.C.E., the Atlantic has served as the corridor for fundamental exchanges of peoples and technologies and as a pathway for the transfer of ideas and cultures. This, the first illustrated and comprehensive history of the Atlantic World, is at the forefront of an exciting new wave of study in universities and think tanks. Atlantic History is an increasingly dynamic field of scholarship based on the notion that the Americas, Africa and Europe have composed a regional system from the late 15th century to the present.Sandler explores the historical, socioeconomic, political, scientific and cultural developments that occurred throughout this region and shaped the modern world. They include everything from exploration and discovery, the dissemination of ideas, the growth of global commerce and the fall of imperialism. Lavishly illustrated with exquisite antique maps, period paintings and engravings, documents, political cartoons and photographs, this unique volume is an engaging read sure to appeal to audiences everywhere.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Union Square & Co.
Illustrations
full colour throughout, includes illustrations, includes photographs, includes maps
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 229 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4027-4724-3 (9781402747243)
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