Reviews

The twenty-four papers tell a fascinating story that is mainly concerned with the fundamental role of the sea as, initially, a barrier to human exploration and migration but, once mastered, a highway for the spread of people, ideas, language, culture, war and trade, not to mention a cornucopia of resources.' -- SALON - The Society of Antiquaries Online Newslett SALON - The Society of Antiquaries Online Newslett It is a valuable contribution to the field of maritime studies and will inform maritime historians and archaeologists across broad geographical and chronological spans.' -- International Journal of Maritime History International Journal of Maritime History ...their is a hugh amount of fascinating, detailed material...' -- The Northern Mariner/Le marin du nord The Northern Mariner/Le marin du nord