Wreckers - Disaster in the Age of Discovery

An excellent account of voyages in the Age of Discovery, focussing on the complex reality in which shipwreck and disaster were as frequent as successful landfall. Superbly written, entertaining and compelling, this book should be read by anyone interested in this pivotal period in history>

About the author

Simon Park

Product details

• Authors: Simon Park, Park Simon
• Publisher: Penguin Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Release: 04.06.2026
• EAN: 9781405975094
• ISBN: 978-1-4059-7509-4
• No. of pages: 368
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Middle Ages; European History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disasters & Disaster Relief, HISTORY / Maritime History & Piracy, HISTORY / Expeditions & Discoveries, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Imperialism, TRANSPORTATION / Ships & Shipbuilding / History, maritime history, General & world history, 15th century, c 1400 to c 1499, Colonialism and imperialism, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, Ships and boats: general interest, Social impact of disasters / accidents (natural or man-made)