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British fishermen, crusaders,
Explorers, smugglers, traders,
Inventors, convicts, settlers in the hold.
Pirates, shipwrights, whalers,
And our navies' trusted sailors:
Presented here, in verse, their story is told. British history is infused into the maritime dimension like salt in seawater. In
Britannia's Glory--A Maritime Story, readers can explore the origin of British Isles as never before: in narrative verse. Maggie Ballinger covers the evolution, development, and formation of Great Britain from pre-1066 to the present day in a fascinating retelling of British seafaring history. Ballinger traces a past that represents the country's indissoluble engagement with the sea: maritime expansion driven by trade, the oceans as roads to riches, and the inevitable war and conflict that follows, including the Spanish Armada, the Battle of Trafalgar, D-Day, and more. Simple, lively, and accessible,
Britannia's Glory--A Maritime Story uniquely presents the tale of the North East Atlantic archipelago with suspense, adventure, and romance.
About the author
Maggie Ballinger is a writer with a passion for Britain's maritime history. She is the author of the children's book
Baa Baa Pink Sheep.
Summary
Gift book celebrating the British Isles maritime history. A history uniquely written in narrative verse. Begins Pre 1066 up to Present Day. Includes The Spanish Armada, The Battle of Trafalgar and D-Day.
