Maritime History: The eighteenth century and the classic age of sail

Download or read book Maritime History: The eighteenth century and the classic age of sail written by John B. Hattendorf and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of 17 lectures from a summer institute in Providence, Rhode Island, in August 1992, provide a textbook for an undergraduate course in maritime history, material for historians of Europe and her explorations up to the 17th century, and an accessible survey for interested lay readers. They cover the late medieval background, Portuguese expansion, Spain and the Atlantic conquests, and the far corners of the world (back when it had corners). No indication is given as to the number of volumes projected for the series. c. Book News Inc.