The Nature of History History is characterized as both the past itself and a reconstruction or account of the past. As for the past itself,
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Book Review: The Great Trade Routes Edited by Philip Parker
Philip Parker edited together a collection of essays from various historians and archaeologists covering the movement of goods throughout history. This large format, coffee table-style
The Weather Gage
Also spelled weather gauge The weather gage refers to how two ships are positioned relative to each other in relation to the direction of the
Book Review: Ships by Enzo Angelucci & Attilio Cucari
A single-volume world history focusing on the development of vessels from prehistoric times to the 1970s. The majority of the book is surprisingly readable and
Tacking and Wearing/Jibing
Note: for the sake of simplicity, I’ll be using these terms in a very general manner. Different sailors from different eras, experiences, or backgrounds can
Book Review: Naval Weapons of World War Two by John Campbell
John Campbell has put together a significant reference work on the weapons of the major navies of the world during WWII. I doubt most people
