Ship by Brian Lavery

Ship by Brian Lavery

From the earliest dugout canoes and the boats of the Ancient Egyptians, to the most technologically advanced modern battleships and cruise-liners, this is the ultimate guide to every aspect of the ship, and those who have sailed them. Embark on an epic voyage to find out all about the endeavours of the great explorers as they mapped the globe, and see the impact ships have had on trade and industry across the years. Learn about the dramatic historical conflicts in which ships played a vital role, and take a look at seafaring for pleasure and trace fishing through the ages. This new compact edition is produced in association with the National Maritime Museum, and features every conceivable type of sea-going vessel, from caravels and galleons, warships and yachts to clippers and cruise-liners. Previous edition ISBN 9781405353366

This book is beautifully produced and contains a compact history of shipping through the ages* Shipping: Today & Yesterday *
This is the ultimate guide to every aspect of the ship. * Ships Monthly *

Brian Lavery is Curator Emeritus at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, and author of over 30 books on ships and seafaring. As a highly respected maritime historian, he was consultant on the film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, advised on the replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour, and wrote the best-selling accompanying book to the BBC drama series Empire of the Seas.

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ISBN 13	9780241298046
ISBN 10	0241298040
Title	Ship
Author	Brian Lavery
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published	2017-02-01
Number of pages	400
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