Pacific

Name: Pacific
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SKU: 9780712352192
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An Ocean of Wonders

By Philip Hatfield

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Pacific by Philip Hatfield explores the vast history, culture, and cartographic progress associated with the Pacific Ocean. It delves into how this expansive body of water has influenced human history, from exploration and colonisation to contemporary challenges and geopolitical dynamics. This insightful narrative is enhanced by fascinating maps and illustrations, making it a captivating read for history enthusiasts.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the dynamic history and cultural connections across the Pacific Ocean. It's perfect for readers interested in historical narratives that explore the impact of geography and trade on global interactions. Delve into a richly illustrated journey that combines maps, photographs, and accounts to showcase the social and economic networks in this vast region.

Pacific

This visually stunning publication highlights the importance of an ocean that covers very nearly a third of the surface of the globe, and which has dramatically shaped the world and people around it.

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If you centre a globe on Kiritimati (Christmas Island), all you see around it is a vast expanse of ocean. Islands of various sizes float in view while glimpses of continents encroach on the fringes, but this is a view dominated by water.

The immense stretch of the Pacific Ocean is inhabited by a diverse array of peoples and cultures bound by a common thread: their relationship with the sea. The rich history of the Pacific is explored through specific objects, each one beautifully illustrated, from the earliest human engagement with the Pacific through to the modern day.

With entries covering mapping, trade, whaling, flora and fauna, and the myriad vessels used to traverse the ocean, Pacific builds on recent interest in the voyages of James Cook to tell a broader history.

This visually stunning publication highlights the importance of an ocean that covers very nearly a third of the surface of the globe, and which has dramatically shaped the world and people around it.

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Pacific by Philip Hatfield provides an exploration of the historical and cultural importance of the Pacific Ocean through a rich collection of images and narratives. It has been praised for its in-depth research, visual appeal, and ability to convey the vastness and diversity of the Pacific's influence on global history. Readers appreciate its blend of storytelling and imagery, providing an insightful perspective on the interconnectedness of societies across the ocean.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712352192

Publisher: British Library Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: British Library Publishing

Illustration: Fully illustrated with colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 280.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

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Australian & Pacific History Education & Reference History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Philip Hatfield Science & Nature

About the Author

Philip Hatfield is Head of the Eccles Centre for American Studies and has held a range of curatorial posts at the British Library. His illustrated history of Arctic exploration, Lines in the Ice, was published by the British Library in 2016.