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The evolution of the passenger ship
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- Book Synopsis
- Take a voyage through the rich history of passenger ships. From mass migration through to luxury holidays, passenger shipping has played a central role in the collective human story. They have been at the forefront of innovative technology, leading to vessels capable of greater speed and safety, new luxuries, and increased scale and size.From the earliest days of using ships to transport people, through the development of the giant passenger transportation industry, to the huge cruise ships we see today, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into some of the most important evolutions that had a significant impact on passenger shipping.Accompanied by captivating photographs, The Evolution of the Passenger Ship explores the way ships were shaped over time and how they in turn helped to shape the world around them.
- About The Author
- Maritime historians CHRIS FRAME and Rachelle Cross share a passion for passenger ships, ocean liners and cruising, having written 18 maritime history and cruising books as well as countless articles and feature stories for both magazines and newspapers. Both authors have appeared on television news speaking about cruising and maritime history, while Chris has featured as a history expert on TV and radio including the BBC, Sky News, Channel 5 and ABC News and LBC 97.3. They maintain popular cruising and history YouTube channel and website.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781803991559
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- The History Press, (09 November 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 192
- Weight
- 708 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 224 x 224 x 13 mm
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