About this eTextbook
. Cornwall is quintessentially a maritime region. Almost an island, nowhere in it is further than 25 miles from the sea.
Cornwall’s often distinctive history has been moulded by this omnipresent maritime environment, while its strategic position at the western approaches—jutting out into the Atlantic—has given this history a global impact. It is perhaps surprising then, that, despite the central place of the sea in Cornwall’s history, there has not yet been a full maritime history of Cornwall. The Maritime History of Cornwall sets out to fill this gap, exploring the rich and complex maritime inheritance of this unique peninsula.
In a beautifully illustrated volume, individually commissioned contributions from distinguished historians elaborate on the importance of different periods, from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. The Maritime History of Cornwall is a significant addition to the literature of international maritime history and is indispensable to those with an interest in Cornwall past and present. Winner of the Holyer an Gof Non-Fiction Award 2015.
ISBNs for The Maritime History of Cornwall are 9780859899604, 0859899608 and the print ISBNs are 9780859898508, 0859898504. Additional ISBNs include 9780859899826.
Publication details
- Author: Prof. Philip Payton; Alston Kennerley; Helen Doe
- Publisher: University of Exeter Press
- Additional ISBN: 9780859899826
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