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Margarette Lincoln

    1 janvier 1953

    Margarette Lincoln fut directrice de la recherche et des collections et, à partir de 2001, directrice adjointe du National Maritime Museum de Greenwich. Elle est maintenant chercheuse invitée à Goldsmiths, University of London.

    Explorers and Voyages of Discovery
    Perfection
    British Pirates and Society, 1680-1730
    Trading in War
    London and the Seventeenth Century
    Naval Wives & Mistresses
    • Naval Wives & Mistresses

      • 192pages
      • 7 heures de lecture
      3,5(2)Évaluer

      Exploring the lives of naval wives and mistresses, this book delves into the challenges and triumphs faced by women connected to naval officers. It highlights their resilience, societal roles, and the impact of maritime life on personal relationships. Through vivid anecdotes and historical context, the narrative reveals the complexities of love, loyalty, and sacrifice in an era defined by naval warfare and exploration. The stories provide a unique perspective on the often-overlooked contributions of women in maritime history.

      Naval Wives & Mistresses
    • Trading in War

      • 304pages
      • 11 heures de lecture
      4,0(24)Évaluer

      A vivid account of the forgotten citizens of maritime London who sustained Britain during the Revolutionary Wars

      Trading in War
    • British Pirates and Society, 1680-1730

      • 296pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      Exploring the complex relationship between pirates and British imperialism, this book delves into how piracy influenced navigation, trade patterns, and the understanding of distant communities. It reveals the ambivalent attitudes towards piracy, shaped by vested interests and conflicting ideologies, highlighting the significant role pirates played in advancing British imperial expansion. Through engaging analysis, it uncovers the intricate dynamics that defined perceptions of piracy during this historical period.

      British Pirates and Society, 1680-1730
    • "Perfection" by Margarette Lincoln explores the colorful history of women's health and beauty over four centuries. From arsenic for pale skin to balloon corsets, the book delves into the fascinating practices and societal pressures women faced. Through personal accounts and medical reports, it highlights the connection between beauty, community, and identity.

      Perfection
    • Knowledge masters. Big Book of History

      • 96pages
      • 4 heures de lecture

      Knowledge Masters is packed with hundreds of interesting facts, illustrations and diagrams for everything you need to know. This Big Book of History covers a fantastic range of related topics, is a perfect tool for learning and fact finding or for anyone who has an interest in History Knowledge Masters is packed with hundreds of interesting facts, illustrations and diagrams for everything you need to know. This Big Book of History covers a fantastic range of related topics, is a perfect tool for learning and fact finding or for anyone who has an interest in History

      Knowledge masters. Big Book of History