The past twenty-five years have brought a dramatic expansion of scholarship in maritime history, including new research on piracy, long-distance trade, and seaf

This two-volume set documents the essential role of the sea and maritime activity across history, from travel and food production to commerce and conquest. In a

Author of Lincoln and His Admirals (winner of the Lincoln Prize), The Battle of Midway (Best Book of the Year, Military History Quarterly), and Operation Neptun

From the sinking of the British passenger liner Athenia on September 3, 1939, by a German U-boat (against orders) to the Japanese surrender on board the Missour

How important has the sea been in the development of human history? Very important indeed is the conclusion of this ground-breaking four volume work. The books