Seafaring and Civilization: Maritime Perspectives on World History by Philip De Souza

ISBN: 9781861973238 Profile Books, January 2002 240 pages, Paperback Philip de Souza presents the history of the sea as a medium for the development and expansion of human society and 'civilization', viewing both the positive and negative impact. The narrative and argument is organized under the following broad heads: Navigation - from 'log boats' to supertankers; Trade - wheat and the Ancient Greeks or slaves to the Americas; Maritime empires; Religion - whether the expansion of Buddhism or Christian missionary initiatives; Food and health; Environment