Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

This compelling historical account, Man & The Sea: From The Ice Age To The Norman Conquest, chronicles humanity's profound and evolving relationship with the ocean across millennia. It details the ingenuity and challenges faced by ancient civilizations as they navigated, exploited, and revered the vast marine world. Philip Banbury presents a comprehensive narrative, illustrating the pivotal role the sea played in migration, trade, conflict, and cultural development from prehistoric times through the early medieval period. The work uncovers the technological advancements in shipbuilding and navigation, alongside the societal structures that emerged from maritime endeavors. This authoritative text offers a fascinating perspective on how the sea shaped human destiny and civilization itself.