The Indian Ocean / Michael Pearson.
The Indian Ocean / Michael Pearson.
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Publisher
New York ; London : Routledge, 2003.
Date
2003.
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909.09824/ 1
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English
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Physical content
330 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
Contents
Map of the Indian Ocean -- 1. Deep structure -- 2. Humans and the sea -- 3. The beginning of the ocean -- 4. Muslims in the Indian Ocean -- 5. Europeans in an Indian Ocean world -- 6. The early modern Indian Ocean world -- 7. Britain and the ocean -- 8. History in the ocean.
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Publisher
New York ; London : Routledge, 2003.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2003.
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Summary
"The Indian Ocean, used and travelled by humans for over 5,000 years, is by far the 'oldest' sea in history. In this stimulating and authoritative study, Michael Pearson reverses traditional maritime history and looks from the sea to its shores - its impact on the land through trade, naval power, travel and scientific exploration. This vast ocean,...
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The Indian Ocean / Michael Pearson.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 324-330) and index.
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909.09824/ 1
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74VK2DAylRMl
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VK2DAylRMl
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ISBN
0415214890 (hardback : alk. paper)
9780415214896 (hardback : alk. paper)
DDC
909.09824
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991017914279702626
