| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 389 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
Introduction: The littoral in science and history -- The bounded Thames -- Dessiou's claim -- "Tidology" -- The tide crusade -- Calculated collaborations -- Creating space for the "Scientist" -- Conclusion: The tides of empire |
| Summary |
Analysing the economic, social, political and scientific bases on which the British sailed to naval dominance in the 19th century, this book shows how the British Admiralty worked closely not only with scholars, but also with the maritime community in order to systematise knowledge of the world's waterways |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 341-364) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History
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| SUBJECT |
Great Britain. Royal Navy fast |
| Subject |
Oceanography -- Research -- Great Britain -- History
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HISTORY -- Military -- Naval.
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Oceanography -- Research
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Great Britain
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic book
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2007028060 |
| ISBN |
9780226709338 |
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0226709337 |
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