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The narrow sea : barrier, bridge and gateway to the world - the story of the Channel

Unwin, Peter2004
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The English Channel separates Britain from Europe, keeping invaders out of Britain and defining its identity. Peter Unwin tells its story, from the ancient land-bridge that linked Britain to the continent to the 21st century, charting the history of one of the world's busiest seaways.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Review, 2004.
Collation:
[ix], 340 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.), col. facsim. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2003.Includes bibliographical references (p. 323-327) and index.
ISBN:
9780747244523 (pbk)
Language:
English
BRN:
2008145
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