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Oceania Under Steam

Sea Transport and the Cultures of Colonialism, C. 1870-1914

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Exploring Britain's maritime dominance during the age of steam, the narrative delves into the transformative impact of ocean liners and efficient shipping networks on global trade. It examines the experience of those at the fringes of empire in the South Pacific, revealing how this transport revolution reshaped lives and economies in distant lands. The book highlights the interconnectedness of the world during a time of rapid technological advancement and its implications for both the empire and the regions it touched.

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Oceania Under Steam, Frances Steel

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2011
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Titre
Oceania Under Steam
Sous-titre
Sea Transport and the Cultures of Colonialism, C. 1870-1914
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2011
Format
rigide
Pages
272
ISBN13
9780719082900
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Exploring Britain's maritime dominance during the age of steam, the narrative delves into the transformative impact of ocean liners and efficient shipping networks on global trade. It examines the experience of those at the fringes of empire in the South Pacific, revealing how this transport revolution reshaped lives and economies in distant lands. The book highlights the interconnectedness of the world during a time of rapid technological advancement and its implications for both the empire and the regions it touched.