The Great Sea

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A Human History of the Mediterranean

By David Abulafia

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The Great Sea by David Abulafia is a sweeping historical narrative that explores the history of the Mediterranean Sea over the span of 5,000 years. Abulafia offers insights into the sea's role as a crucial crossroads for commerce and cultural exchange, influencing the development of civilisations. The book intricately weaves together events, peoples, and economic activities that have defined this vibrant maritime region across multiple eras.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy epic histories that explore the rich and diverse stories connecting civilisations across time. It's ideal for readers fascinated by cultures, trade, and empires shaped by the Mediterranean, with engaging narratives of peoples and traditions that have intertwined over centuries.

The Great Sea

Over the years, the Mediterranean Sea has been one of the great centres of civilization. This book presents the history of the Mediterranean, from the erection of temples on Malta around 3500 BC to modern tourism.

For over three thousand years, the Mediterranean Sea has been one of the great centres of civilization. David Abulafia's The Great Sea is the first complete history of the Mediterranean, from the erection of temples on Malta around 3500 BC to modern tourism.

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The acclaimed history of the Mediterranean, from the ancient world to the present.

Ranging across time and the whole extraordinary space of the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to Jaffa, Genoa to Tunis, and bringing to life pilgrims, pirates, sultans and naval commanders, this is the story of the sea that has shaped much of world history.

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David Abulafia's The Great Sea is widely praised for its comprehensive exploration of the Mediterranean, blending epic narrative with meticulous detail. Reviewers highlight its captivating style, studious observation, and the author's ability to infuse humour and engaging detail into the historical account. Abulafia's work is celebrated for bringing colourful characters to life while maintaining scholarly depth and a sense of grandeur.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141977164

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 March 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 601g

Pages: 816

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About the Author

David Abulafia is Professor of Mediterranean History at the University of Cambridge, and a fellow of Gonville and Caius College, and was until recently Chairman of the Cambridge History Faculty. His previous books include Frederick II and The Western Mediterranean Kingdoms. He is a member of the Academia Europaea, and in 2003 was made Commendatore dell'Ordine della Stella della Solidariet Italiana in recognition of his work on Italian and Mediterranean history.

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