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David Abulafia鈥檚 history of our relationship with the oceans begins with early seafarers the Polynesians of the Pacific.
Read by Colin McFarlane
Abridged by Laurence Wareing
David Abulafia鈥檚 epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year鈥檚 winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive 鈥� for ends both noble and wicked.
The story begins with the Polynesians of the Pacific.
Read by Colin McFarlane
Abridged by Laurence Wareing
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie
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