The Maritime History of Cornwall [Hardcover]

Cornwall is quintessentially a maritime region.  Almost an island, nowhere in it is further than 25 miles from the sea.  Cornwall’s often distinctive history has been molded by this omnipresent maritime environment, while its strategic position at the western approaches—jutting out into the Atlantic—has given this history a global impact.  It is perhaps surprising then, that, despite the central place of the sea in Cornwall’s history, there has not yet been a full maritime history of Cornwall. The Maritime History of Cornwallsets out to fill this gap, exploring the rich and complex maritime inheritance of this unique peninsula.

In a beautifully illustrated volume, individually commissioned contributions from distinguished historians elaborate on the importance of different periods, from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century.

Helen Doeis an honorary fellow of the Centre for Maritime Studies at the University of Exeter and has published articles and books on both Cornish and wider English maritime history.Alston Kennerleyis an honorary fellow of the University of Plymouth, where he taught navigation and maritime history. He is also an honorary fellow at the University of Exeter.Philip Paytonis professor of Cornish and Australian studies and director of the Institute of Cornish Studies at the University of Exeter.

List of Editors and Contributors
List of Illustrations
List of Tables and Figures
Foreword
Introduction and Acknowledgements

Part I: 'Window to a Wider World': Early and Medieval Cornwall
1: Introduction   Philip Payton, Alston Kennerley, Helen Doe
2: The OrilóÓ