The Edge of the World: How the North Sea Made Us Who We Are by Michael Pye (Paperback, 2015)

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An epic adventure: from the Vikings to the Enlightenment, from barbaric outpost to global hub, this book tells the dazzling history of northern Europe's transformation by sea. 'Pye writes like a dream. Magnificent' Jerry Brotton, author of A History of the World in Twelve Maps______________This is a story of saints and spies, of anglers and pirates, traders and marauders - and of how their wild and daring journeys across the North Sea built the world we know. When the Roman Empire retreated, northern Europe was a barbarian outpost at the very edge of everything. A thousand years later, it was the heart of global empires and the home of science, art, enlightenment and money.

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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.' Observer

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PublisherPenguin Books LTD
ISBN-139780241963838
eBay Product ID (ePID)213286774

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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

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Item Height199 mm
Item Weight292 g
Item Width132 mm

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorMichael Pye

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