{"title":"Lincoln Paine","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the rich narratives of maritime history with the works of Lincoln Paine, a distinguished author renowned for his profound exploration of humanity’s relationship with the sea. Paine's meticulously researched publications illuminate the vital role oceans have played in shaping our world, offering readers a captivating journey through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable contributions is \u003cem\u003eThe Sea and Civilization\u003c\/em\u003e, a comprehensive and engaging book that traces the global history of the sea and its indelible influence on culture, trade, and exploration. Spanning several centuries, Paine's work makes the complexities of maritime history accessible and fascinating for both history enthusiasts and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln Paine’s writing deftly bridges the realms of History \u0026amp; Military, bringing past naval encounters and seafaring adventures to life with clarity and insight. His unique perspective allows readers to appreciate the dynamic interplay between human progress and maritime enterprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned historian or a curious novice, discover the enduring legacy of the seas with Lincoln Paine’s remarkable collection of works available in our store.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sea-and-civilization-by-lincoln-paine-9781782393580","title":"The Sea and Civilization","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA monumental, wholly accessible work of scholarship that retells human history through the story of mankind's relationship with the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn accomplishment of both great sweep and illuminating detail, \u003cem\u003eThe Sea and Civilization\u003c\/em\u003e is a stunning work of history that reveals in breathtaking depth how people first came into contact with one another by ocean and river, and how goods, languages, religions, and entire cultures spread across and along the world's waterways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLincoln Paine takes us back to the origins of long-distance migration by sea with our ancestors' first forays from Africa and Eurasia to Australia and the Americas. He demonstrates the critical role of maritime trade to the civilizations of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley. He reacquaints us with the great seafaring cultures of antiquity, like those of the Phoenicians and Greeks, as well as those of India, Southeast and East Asia who parlayed their navigational skills, shipbuilding techniques, and commercial acumen to establish vibrant overseas colonies and trade routes in the centuries leading up to the age of European overseas expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis narrative traces subsequent developments in commercial and naval shipping through the post-Cold War era. Above all, Paine makes clear how the rise and fall of civilizations can be traced to the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46555772289260,"sku":"9781782393580","price":68.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16636423482822.jpg?v=1750120163"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/lincoln-paine.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}