The Conquest of the Ocean - The Illustrated History of Seafaring

Tells the 5,000 year history of the individuals who sailed seas, for trade, to conquer new lands, to explore the unknown. This book helps you 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.

Product details

• Authors: Brian Lavery
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.05.2013
• EAN: 9781409367970
• ISBN: 978-1-4093-6797-0
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 242 mm x 32 mm
• Series: DK GEN HIST; DK GEN HIST
• Subject: Non-fiction book