A Brief History of the Mediterranean, 9781472144409
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Explore the timeless history, travel, and conflicts of the Mediterranean Sea.

A Brief History of the Mediterranean

indispensable for travellers

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  • Paperback

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    28 September 2020

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Summary

A Sea of History: A Concise Journey Through the Mediterranean

A wonderfully concise and readable, yet comprehensive, history of the Mediterranean Sea, the perfect companion for any visitor – or indeed, anyone compelled to stay at home.

‘The grand object of travelling is to see the shores of the Mediterranean.’

Samuel Johnson, 1776

The Mediterranean has always been a leading stage for world history; it is also visited each year by tens of millions of tourists,…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781472144409
ISBN-10:1472144406
Author:Jeremy Black
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Robinson
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:28 September 2020
Weight:220g
Dimensions:196mm x 128mm x 22mm
Series:Brief Histories
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Praise for Jeremy Black’s The Holocaust

‘A demanding but important work.’

Praise for Jeremy Black’s Insurgency and Counterinsurgency: A Global History

‘A significant and timely contribution to understanding the new meaning of war.’ - Choice

About The Author

Jeremy Black

Jeremy Black is one of the UK’s most respected and prolific historians. He is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Exeter and a renowned expert on the history of war. He is a Senior Fellow at both Policy Exchange and the Foreign Policy Research Institute. His recent books include Military Strategy: A Global History, A History of the Second World War in 100 Maps, Tank Warfare and The World of James Bond. He appears regularly on TV and radio, including BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time.

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