
I discovered none, and I fear that those comments speak more of the sensitivities of the reviewers than of the preoccupations of the author. It's disappointing to note reviews signalling a partiality in this work. They include many other works of history, whether political, religious or natural, and the author also recommends a couple of cookbooks. Its scope is best illustrated by the count of over 130 pages of references, and it has undoubtedly prompted me to read some of its sources.

The publishers' description tells no lies, as The Great Sea does all it claims, and with admirable thoroughness. Here you have it.Īnd it's got something for everyone.


A friend asked me recently what might persuade me to award five stars (not unheard of, but quite unusual).
