The narrow sea : barrier, bridge and gateway to the world - the history of the English Channel
Unwin, Peter2003
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The English Channel separates Britain from Europe, keeping invaders out of Britain and defining its identity. Peter Unwin tells its story, from the ancient land-bridge that linked Britain to the continent to the 21st century, charting the history of one of the world's busiest seaways.
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Imprint:
London : Review, 2003.
Collation:
[ix], 340 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), col. facsim., map, col. port. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Map on inside covers.Includes bibliographical references (p. 323-327) and index.
ISBN:
9780747244363 (hbk)
Dewey class:
909.096336942.2909.0963
Local class:
K/English Channel UNW
Language:
English
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BRN:
1949203
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