2008 Dartmouth Medal Winner
2008 ALA/RUSA Outstanding Reference Source
Edited by John B. Hattendorf
Over 940 entries
The
Encyclopedia covers the entire history of seafaring, from ancient Egyptian shipbuilders to the nuclear submarines and supertankers of today. Over nine hundred articles written by leading historians examine all aspects of maritime history, including naval history, shipbuilding, biographies of major figures, navigation and scientific instrumentation, maritime art and literature, commerce and economics, and international law. Placing maritime affairs in their larger historical context, the
Encyclopedia shows how seafaring has both reflected and influenced the major economic, cultural, military, and political developments in world history.
John B. Hattendorf is the Ernest J. King Professor of Maritime History and chairman of the Maritime History Department at the U.S. Naval War College.
e-reference edition ISBN: 9780195307405
e-reference edition ISBN: 0195307402
Print edition ISBN: 9780195130751
Print edition ISBN: 0195130758
Print edition publication date: 2007
Publishing history: First published 2007
Copyright: © Oxford University Press 2007
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