The turn of the 16th century saw the start of a revolution in sea warfare--one long in the making but; once begun; remarkably swift. The driving force: gunpowder. The principal agents: galleys (long; low boats propelled principally by oars) and galleons (heavy; square rigged sailing ships). Suddenly; Europe; formerly on a technological par with India and China; dominated the waters. They crossed the Atlantic; reached America; and became world powers. A beautifully written account of the age conveys exactly how a country like Portugal could establish outposts from South America to the Pacific; how Christian fleets wrested control of the Mediterranean from the Ottoman Empire; and why the "invincible" Spanish armada met with disaster in its attempt to invade England. A vivid page-turner.
#828555 in Books imusti 2016-04-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.00 x 6.12l; .0 #File Name: 0300211686352 pagesYale University Press
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Essential Reading for Native and Legal ScholarsBy John BuchkoskiThis is an important and fascinating work that examines the structure of legal systems reflecting the values of society. By combating this system; Native women in both Washington and Arizona had different experiences dealing with states that developed different a racist legal systems. Overall; the accounts and primary sources illuminate these important issues.
