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Discover the "fascinating and outrageously readable" account of the roguish acts of the first pirates to raid the Pacific in a crusade that ended in a sensational trial back in England-perfect for readers of Nathaniel Philbrick and David McCullough (Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God)

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The fascinating history of an island that has haunted our imagination and culture.

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Updated and expanded edition to celebrate the 150th anniversary of one of the world's most iconic ships, the Cutty Sark.

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A revelatory and wide-ranging exploration of HMS Britannic---her life at sea and on the seabed--by the owner of her wreck.

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The story of the first ever offshore yacht race, and the notorious New York playboy who won it.

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Druett relates a true account of one of the bloodiest mutinies and murders of the nineteenth century--the seizure of a Massachusetts whaleship by three Pacific Island natives.

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* A unique and thrilling narrative which uncovers the lives of the heroes of Nelson's navy

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In this revealing and highly original study David Cordingly sets out to discover the truth behind the piracy myth, exploring its enduring and extraordinary appeal, and answering such questions as: why did men become pirates Were there any women pirates How much money did they make from plundering and looting

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The sea and its relation to human life has always been a subject of fascination for historians. For the first time, this book looks at the field of Maritime History through the prism of identity - imperial, national, regional, gender and religious - from maritime great powers such as Britain, Germany and Japan, to smaller players.

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A Tudor voyage of exploration - an extraordinary story of daring, discovery, tragedy and pioneering achievement.

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From renowned author and naval historian Angus Konstam, this is a gripping account of one of the Royal Navy's bloodiest and most dramatic mutinies.

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Drawing on material, from furious royal proclamations to the private letters of pirates and their victims, as well as Islamic accounts, this title provides perspectives of the corsairs and an insight into what it meant to sacrifice all you have for a life so violent, so uncertain and so alien that it sets you apart from the rest of mankind.

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Using an engaging question and answer format, Queen Mary expert David Ellery tells you everything you need to know about one of the most famous ships in the world: from her design and construction, to her naming and wartime service, through to the haunting myths in her wake over her glorious 85 years.

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A fully revised and updated account of John Parker's personal investigation into the secretive SBS

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A rousing collection of the most memorable and feel-good shanties in maritime history.

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Since the days of the Ancient Greeks, naval ships of all sizes have revolutionized warfare. This guide provides essential information on 40 iconic ships, using detailed profile artwork to illustrate and aid recognition, as well as specification boxes to provide all the technical details.

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The drama and tragedy behind history's most infamous shipwrecks.

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Arturo Giraldez provides a rich history of the ships and sailors that launched the global economy. Beginning with the founding of Manila in 1571 and ending in 1815 when the last galleon left Acapulco for the Philippines, these vessels braved weather and pirates to establish a vital connection between the Spanish empire in America with Asia.

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Describes the rise of Britain to naval greatness, and the central place of the Navy and naval activity in the life of the nation and government. This work describes not just battles, voyages and cruises but how the Navy was manned, how it was supplied with timber, hemp and iron, how its men were fed, and how it was financed and directed.

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A journey through time and water, to the bottom of the ocean and the future of our planet.