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Ian Friel
Following Britain and the Ocean Road, Ian Friel expertly navigates the history of Britain and the sea from the Middle Ages to modern times. With Breaking Seas, Broken Ships, we…
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Britain and the Ocean Road uses new firsthand research and unconventional interpretations to take a fresh look at British maritime history in the age of sail.
This work provides an account of the maritime history of the British Isles over the last 1500 years. Ian Friel defines maritime history broadly to encompass naval developments, sea trade…
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The sea has played an important part in shaping Britain’s identity, and the country has long needed to look outwards, not inwards, for its trade and security.
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Agincourt is amongst the greatest victories in British history. Henry V’s Navy is about the men, ships and technology that got him there
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Henry Hoakes has disappeared and the Island Amusement Park is in grave danger. This notebook, a hasty collection of journal entries, notes, puzzles, and clues, is the key to find…
Henry Hoakes has gone missing and Hoakes Island Amusement Park is in grave danger.
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Henry Hoakes has gone missing and Hoakes Island Amusement Park is in grave danger. This notebook, a hastily assembled collection of journal entries, notes, puzzles, and clues, is the only…
The classic tale of The Odyssey has been reimagined in this beautiful and unique puzzle book! Packed with mazes, riddles and stunning search-and-find scenes, can you help Odysseus on his…
A fresh assessment of seaborne activity around England in the later middle ages, offering a fresh perspective on its rich maritime heritage.
The role and characteristics of armed force at sea in western Europe and the Mediterranean prior to 1650.
