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The Pacific
por Freeman, Donald B
- Usado
- Capa dura
- first
- Condição
- Good+ with No dust jacket as issued
- ISBN 10
- 0415775728
- ISBN 13
- 9780415775724
- Livreiro
-
Dunedin, New Zealand, New Zealand
Formas de pagamento
Sobre este item
London: Routledge. Good+ with No dust jacket as issued. (2010). First Edition. Hardcover. 0415775728 . Ex-library. Library stamps and markings. Library stickers and labels at tail of spine and on rear board and rear endpaper. ; xii, 260 pages. Illustrated papered boards. Page dimensions: 234 x 153mm. "Exploring the ocean's place in human history, this wide ranging book draws together the long and varied physical, economic, cultural and political history of the Pacific, from Prehistory through to the present day. It takes an interdisciplinary approach to show the changing viewpoints of those who explored, exploited and settled the Pacific, including the inhabitants of its Asian and American rim-lands. The book draws on new research in a variety of areas, such as early Pacific migrations, impacts of European colonization, the effects of climate change, and current economic and political developments. It provides a uniquely broad overview that will be of vital interest to students and to all those with an interest in World History." Table of Contents:Introduction 1. Comprehending the Pacific: Environmental Influences and Effects 2. Peopling the Pacific: from Prehistory to the First European Incursions 3. Claiming the Pacific: European Exploration and Annexation 4. Encompassing the Pacific: Revolutions in Transport, Navigation and Chart-Making 5. Exploiting Pacific Resources 6. Contesting the Pacific: Military Activity, Colonial Struggle and Imperial Competition 7. Picturing the Pacific: The Ocean Hemisphere in Art, Literature and Film 8. Developing the Pacific: Political Independence, Economic Advancement, and Environmental Protection. Conclusion. Selected Bibliography. .
Sinopse
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Detalhes
- Livreiro
- Renaissance Books
(NZ)
- Estoque do vendedor nº
- 17182
- Título
- The Pacific
- Autor
- Freeman, Donald B
- Formato/Encadernação
- Capa dura
- Estado do livro
- Usado - Good+ with No dust jacket as issued
- Edição
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0415775728
- ISBN 13
- 9780415775724
- Editorial
- Routledge
- Local de publicação
- London
- Data de publicação
- (2010)
- Palavras-chave
- 0415775728
Termos da venda
Renaissance Books
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Sobre o Vendedor
Renaissance Books
Membro de Biblio desde 2005
Dunedin, New Zealand
Sobre Renaissance Books
We are located in Dunedin, in the South Island of New Zealand. We have in stock over 8,500 books. We are a general antiquarian and out-of-print home-based bookseller, with some specialty areas in English literature, Maori, Travel, Tibet, and New Zealand history.
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