The first comprehensive, one-volume account of the maritime history of the British Isles from the early Middle Ages to the dawn of the 21st century. Ian Friel defines 'maritime history' to encompass naval developments, sea trade, exploration and colonisation, fishing, social history and a host of other themes related to the ways in which maritime activity has affected the history of Britain. Conversely, he examines the ways in which British seafaring enterprise has affected the world, for good and ill.
- ISBN10 0714127183
- ISBN13 9780714127187
- Publish Date May 2003
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 November 2006
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint British Museum Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 304
- Language English