Pye, Michael
The Edge of the World: How the North Sea Made Us Who We Are
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241963838
- author:
- Pye, Michael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 2.6 x 19.9 cm
- Genre:
- History, Archaeology, Maritime Archaeology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Edge Of The World: How the North Sea Made Us Who We Are The North Sea has played a pivotal role in shaping the history of northern Europe, from its early days as a barbarian outpost to its current status as a hub of global empires and innovation. This book tells the story of how the tides and storms of the North Sea brought about a transformation that has had a lasting impact on our world. As boats carried food, raw materials, and new ideas across the North Sea, they also brought about a rich exchange of cultures, technologies, and ideas. The seafarers who sailed these waters were not just raiders and traders, but also settlers and couplers, who brought with them new tastes, technologies, and ways of life. Drawing on a vast breadth of learning, this book brings to life the epic drama of how we came to be who we are today. Through its fascinating stories and revelations, this book sheds new light on the interconnected lives of the people who lived and sailed around the North Sea, from the Roman Empire to the Enlightenment.
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