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When the Romans retreated from northern Europe, they left behind lands of barbarians at the very edge of the known world. Yet a thousand years later the countries surrounding the North Sea were at the heart of scientific, mercantile and artistic enlightenments and controlled the first truly global empires. In The Edge of the World, Michael Pye explains how a small but treacherous body of water inspired the saints, spies, fisherman, pirates, traders and marauders who lived beside and journeyed across the North Sea to give birth to our modern world. Hugely enjoyable.' Tom Holland, Guardian 'Pye is a wonderful historian.' Terry Jones 'Astonishing. A treasure chest.' The Times 'A dazzling historical adventure.' Daily Telegraph 'Extraordinary . . . fascinating.' ObserverProduct Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Books LTD
ISBN-139780241963838
eBay Product ID (ePID)213286774
Product Key Features
Number of Pages400 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe Edge of the World: How the North Sea Made Us Who We Are
Publication Year2015
SubjectHistory
TypeTextbook
AuthorMichael Pye
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height199 mm
Item Weight292 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorMichael Pye