Gibbins, David

A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks

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ISBN 13:: 9781399603485
author:: Gibbins, David
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 24 x 16 x 3.2 centimetres (0.54
Genre:: History, World History, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks by David Gibbins is a rich and exciting narrative that reveals the secrets of the past through the stories of some of the greatest underwater discoveries of all time. From ancient treasures to the exploration of the Arctic, Gibbins takes readers on a journey through the sunken secrets of the past, uncovering the stories of people, cargo, and treasure that were lost at sea. Drawing on decades of experience excavating shipwrecks around the world, Gibbins shows how the treasures found beneath the waves can be a window into the past, telling a new story about the world and its underwater secrets. This book is not just the story of those ships and the people who sailed on them, but also the story of the spread of people, religion, and ideas around the world, and the impact of colonialism and migration that continues today. With fascinating material, well-researched and placed in its wider context, this book offers a unique perspective on the world's history, revealing the hidden stories of the past that lie beneath the waves.

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