The Conquest of the Ocean
By Brian Lavery
By Brian Lavery
Part of DK Short Histories
Category: World History
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Aug 19, 2013 | ISBN 9781465413871
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Praise
“[Author Brian] Lavery has a sound sense of how to interest new readers. He accentuates human-interest angles by quoting memoirists who experienced a famous naval battle or shipwreck or by sketching key individuals in the development of technological advances, such as ocean liners, submarines, and containerized shipping. Lavishly illustrating the extension of sea travel to transoceanic dimensions, Lavery’s work ably serves a collection’s need for a general, visually attractive chronicle of ships, sailors, and the sea.” – Booklist
“[A] lavishly illustrated and readable work…Useful for research and enjoyable for leisure reading for students interested in naval history, exploration, and adventure.” – School Library Journal
“Lavishly illustrating the extension of sea travel to transoceanic dimensions, Lavery’s work ably serves a collection’s need for a general, visually attractive chronicle of ships, sailors, and the sea.” – Booklist
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