{"title":"David Abulafia","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the esteemed historian, \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Abulafia\u003c\/strong\u003e. Renowned for his in-depth exploration of maritime history, Abulafia delves into the vast and often untold stories of the seas that have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst his celebrated works, \u003cem\u003eThe Boundless Sea\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a comprehensive history of maritime trade and exploration, intricately weaving together tales of human interaction across the world's oceans over the centuries. Similarly, \u003cem\u003eThe Great Sea\u003c\/em\u003e offers a captivating journey through the history of the Mediterranean, a body of water central to the unfolding of Western civilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Abulafia's scholarly yet accessible narratives make history come alive, appealing to both academics and casual readers with an interest in understanding the global impact of the seas on human development. Dive into this collection to discover how our waterways have influenced cultures, economies, and empires across time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-boundless-sea","title":"The Boundless Sea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\nIn \u003cem\u003eThe Boundless Sea\u003c\/em\u003e, David Abulafia presents a sweeping history of the world's three great oceans: the Atlantic, the Pacific, and the Indian. This monumental work delves into the profound relationship between humanity and the seas from the earliest voyagers to modern times. Abulafia masterfully weaves together stories of merchants, explorers, pirates, cartographers, and travellers, creating a rich tapestry that spans centuries and continents.\n\nFor much of human history, the vast oceans were the primary channels for long-distance trade and communication. In this book, Abulafia explores the myriad ways in which people have navigated and interacted with these vast bodies of water. He traces the history of human movement and interaction around and across the oceans, from the time of the first voyagers seeking new lands and riches to contemporary concerns about the future of our seas.\n\nWith a keen eye for detail, Abulafia charts the quests for spices, gold, ivory, slaves, and lands for settlement. He introduces readers to the fearless adventurers who braved uncharted waters, the traders who established global networks, and the mapmakers who transformed our understanding of the world. The narrative vividly brings to life port cities, bustling harbours, and the complex web of maritime routes that connected distant cultures and civilisations.\n\nToday, as plastic refuse pollutes vast swathes of our oceans and traditional trading ports are replaced by mechanised container hubs, Abulafia raises pressing questions about the future of our relationship with the sea. \u003cem\u003eThe Boundless Sea\u003c\/em\u003e is not only a testament to the human spirit of exploration and discovery but also a poignant reflection on the environmental challenges that lie ahead.\n\nDrawing on a wealth of historical sources and maritime lore, Abulafia offers readers an extraordinary journey through time and space. This book is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the ocean's role in shaping human history and the ongoing impact of our actions on the world's seas.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45658108395756,"sku":"9780241956274","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241956274.jpg?v=1724849430"},{"product_id":"the-great-sea-by-david-abulafia-9780141977164","title":"The Great Sea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acclaimed history of the Mediterranean, from the ancient world to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor over three thousand years, the Mediterranean Sea has been one of the great centres of civilization. David Abulafia's \u003cem\u003eThe Great Sea\u003c\/em\u003e is the first complete history of the Mediterranean, from the erection of temples on Malta around 3500 BC to modern tourism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRanging 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46338563375340,"sku":"9780141977164","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14573623482238.jpg?v=1743735072"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/david-abulafia.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}