Reviews
"With the publication of this encyclopedia, maritime history can be said to have come of age. Editor Hattendorf presents a range of historical themes and information in a readily accessible summary form for use by both the general public and scholars. Hattendorf has produced a historical tour de force for maritime history that will long stand as the definitive work encompassing depth, variety, and international perspective. Essential."--H.N.Boyer,Choice "An excellent companion to more traditional naval warfare or nautical encyclopedias ....The only A-Z resource on maritime history is bound to become a standard subject reference and is recommended for academic libararies."--Booklist "A magisterial work....as encyclopedic as you could possibly hope for. The eclectic subject matter is admirable....pick any page here and there is something to grab the attention. Once you start delving it is devilishly difficult to stop. For the true nautical buff...this is an indispensable reference work."--Navy News "Unique and fills a real void in the literature....To be honest, there is nothing else quite like it in terms of scope and diversity of coverage."--Against the Grain "An absolutely superlative encyclopedia....its multidisciplinary coverage will appeal to students interested in the history of art, economics, environmental policy, international trade, literature, science, law, the military, and engineering....It is one of the finest reference works this librarian has ever seen and is highly recommended."--American Reference Books Annual "The articles, written by an international body of contributors, can be understood by the general reader and yet are worthy of scholarly research."--American Libraries, "With the publication of this encyclopedia, maritime history can be said to have come of age....Hattendorf has produced a historical tour de force for maritime history that will long stand as the definitive work encompassing depth, variety, and internationalperspective....Essential."--CHOICE, "An excellent companion to more traditional naval warfare or nautical encyclopedias ....The only A-Z resource on maritime history is bound to become a standard subject reference and is recommended for academic libararies."--Booklist, "This resource offers more information on maritime subjects and topics than other works on the subject....Most suitable for large public, academic, and research libraries."--Library Journal "An excellent companion to more traditional naval warfare or nautical encyclopedias ....The only A-Z resource on maritime history is bound to become a standard subject reference and is recommended for academic libararies."--Booklist "A magisterial work....as encyclopedic as you could possibly hope for. The eclectic subject matter is admirable ....pick any page here and there is something to grab the attentiononce you start delving it is devilishly difficult to stop. For the true nautical buff...this is an indispensable reference work."--Navy News, "With the publication of this encyclopedia, maritime history can be said to have come of age. Editor Hattendorf presents a range of historical themes and information in a readily accessible summary form for use by both the general public and scholars. Hattendorf has produced a historical tour de force for maritime history that will long stand as the definitive work encompassing depth, variety, and international perspective. Essential."--H.N.Boyer, CHOICE "An excellent companion to more traditional naval warfare or nautical encyclopedias....The only A-Z resource on maritime history is bound to become a standard subject reference and is recommended for academic libararies."--Booklist "A magisterial work....as encyclopedic as you could possibly hope for. The eclectic subject matter is admirable....[P]ick any page here and there is something to grab the attention. Once you start delving it is devilishly difficult to stop. For the true nautical buff...this is an indispensable reference work."--Navy News "Unique and fills a real void in the literature....To be honest, there is nothing else quite like it in terms of scope and diversity of coverage."--Against the Grain "An absolutely superlative encyclopedia....[I]ts multidisciplinary coverage will appeal to students interested in the history of art, economics, environmental policy, international trade, literature, science, law, the military, and engineering....It is one of the finest reference works this librarian has ever seen and is highly recommended."--American Reference Books Annual "The articles, written by an international body of contributors, can be understood by the general reader and yet are worthy of scholarly research."--American Libraries "This resource offers more information on maritime subjects and topics than other works on the subject....Most suitable for large public, academic, and research libraries."--Library Journal "Astounding variety of entires....succinctly written and feature detailed analysis of trends and developments in their respective subjects....This is an absolutely superlative encyclopedia that belongs in any library desirous of having quality maritime, shipping, and naval historical collections. Despite being a historical encyclopedia, its multidisciplinary coverage will appeal to students itnerested in the history of art, economics, environmental policy, international trade, literature, science, law, the military, and engineering....It is one of the finest reference works this librarian has ever seen and is highly recommended."--American Reference Books Annual, "With the publication of this encyclopedia, maritime history can be said to have come of age. Editor Hattendorf presents a range of historical themes and information in a readily accessible summary form for use by both the general public and scholars. Hattendorf has produced a historical tour de force for maritime history that will long stand as the definitive work encompassing depth, variety, and international perspective. Essential."--H.N.Boyer, Choice "An excellent companion to more traditional naval warfare or nautical encyclopedias ....The only A-Z resource on maritime history is bound to become a standard subject reference and is recommended for academic libararies."-- Booklist "A magisterial work....as encyclopedic as you could possibly hope for. The eclectic subject matter is admirable....pick any page here and there is something to grab the attention. Once you start delving it is devilishly difficult to stop. For the true nautical buff...this is an indispensable reference work."--Navy News "Unique and fills a real void in the literature....To be honest, there is nothing else quite like it in terms of scope and diversity of coverage."-- Against the Grain "An absolutely superlative encyclopedia....its multidisciplinary coverage will appeal to students interested in the history of art, economics, environmental policy, international trade, literature, science, law, the military, and engineering....It is one of the finest reference works this librarian has ever seen and is highly recommended."-- American Reference Books Annual "The articles, written by an international body of contributors, can be understood by the general reader and yet are worthy of scholarly research."-- American Libraries, "This resource offers more information on maritime subjects and topics than other works on the subject....Most suitable for large public, academic, and research libraries."--Library Journal, "Unique and fills a real void in the literature....To be honest, there is nothing else quite like it in terms of scope and diversity of coverage. Readers will find the encyclopedia useful whether looking for articles on major naval engagements, voyages of exploration or specific methods ofnavigation....The treatment is scholarly and thorough....allows the reader to see maritime history as more than a collection of independent disciplines. Examining this set gives the reader the sense of a unified whole. These four volumes will be an important addition to any academic library wheremaritime history is of interest. And given that it will appeal to both the generalist and those with specific interests, larger public libraries will also want to consider it. It will serve as a cornerstone of collections that already have related titles."--Against the Grain, "With the publication of this encyclopedia, maritime history can be said to have come of age. Editor Hattendorf presents a range of historical themes and information in a readily accessible summary form for use by both the general public and scholars. Hattendorf has produced a historical tour de force for maritime history that will long stand as the definitive work encompassing depth, variety, and international perspective. Essential."--H.N.Boyer,CHOICE"An excellent companion to more traditional naval warfare or nautical encyclopedias....The only A-Z resource on maritime history is bound to become a standard subject reference and is recommended for academic libararies."--Booklist"A magisterial work....as encyclopedic as you could possibly hope for. The eclectic subject matter is admirable....[P]ick any page here and there is something to grab the attention. Once you start delving it is devilishly difficult to stop. For the true nautical buff...this is an indispensable reference work."--Navy News"Unique and fills a real void in the literature....To be honest, there is nothing else quite like it in terms of scope and diversity of coverage."--Against the Grain"An absolutely superlative encyclopedia....[I]ts multidisciplinary coverage will appeal to students interested in the history of art, economics, environmental policy, international trade, literature, science, law, the military, and engineering....It is one of the finest reference works this librarian has ever seen and is highly recommended."--American Reference Books Annual"The articles, written by an international body of contributors, can be understood by the general reader and yet are worthy of scholarly research."--American Libraries"This resource offers more information on maritime subjects and topics than other works on the subject....Most suitable for large public, academic, and research libraries."--Library Journal"Astounding variety of entires....succinctly written and feature detailed analysis of trends and developments in their respective subjects....This is an absolutely superlative encyclopedia that belongs in any library desirous of having quality maritime, shipping, and naval historical collections. Despite being a historical encyclopedia, its multidisciplinary coverage will appeal to students itnerested in the history of art, economics, environmental policy,international trade, literature, science, law, the military, and engineering....It is one of the finest reference works this librarian has ever seen and is highly recommended."--American Reference BooksAnnual, "A magisterial work....as encyclopedic as you could possibly hope for. The eclectic subject matter is admirable ....pick any page here and there is something to grab the attentiononce you start delving it is devilishly difficult to stop. For the true nautical buff...this is an indispensablereference work."--Navy News, More than a 'mere' history, the encyclopedia serves both as a reference book and as a fascinating source of information., "With the publication of this encyclopedia, maritime history can be said to have come of age. Editor Hattendorf presents a range of historical themes and information in a readily accessible summary form for use by both the general public and scholars. Hattendorf has produced a historical tour de force for maritime history that will long stand as the definitive work encompassing depth, variety, and international perspective. Essential."--H.N.Boyer, Choice "An excellent companion to more traditional naval warfare or nautical encyclopedias ....The only A-Z resource on maritime history is bound to become a standard subject reference and is recommended for academic libararies."--Booklist "A magisterial work....as encyclopedic as you could possibly hope for. The eclectic subject matter is admirable....pick any page here and there is something to grab the attention. Once you start delving it is devilishly difficult to stop. For the true nautical buff...this is an indispensable reference work."--Navy News "Unique and fills a real void in the literature....To be honest, there is nothing else quite like it in terms of scope and diversity of coverage."--Against the Grain "An absolutely superlative encyclopedia....its multidisciplinary coverage will appeal to students interested in the history of art, economics, environmental policy, international trade, literature, science, law, the military, and engineering....It is one of the finest reference works this librarian has ever seen and is highly recommended."--American Reference Books Annual "The articles, written by an international body of contributors, can be understood by the general reader and yet are worthy of scholarly research."--American Libraries, "With the publication of this encyclopedia, maritime history can be said to have come of age. Editor Hattendorf presents a range of historical themes and information in a readily accessible summary form for use by both the general public and scholars. Hattendorf has produced a historical tour de force for maritime history that will long stand as the definitive work encompassing depth, variety, and international perspective. Essential."--H.N.Boyer, CHOICE"An excellent companion to more traditional naval warfare or nautical encyclopedias....The only A-Z resource on maritime history is bound to become a standard subject reference and is recommended for academic libararies."--Booklist"A magisterial work....as encyclopedic as you could possibly hope for. The eclectic subject matter is admirable....[P]ick any page here and there is something to grab the attention. Once you start delving it is devilishly difficult to stop. For the true nautical buff...this is an indispensable reference work."--Navy News"Unique and fills a real void in the literature....To be honest, there is nothing else quite like it in terms of scope and diversity of coverage."--Against the Grain"An absolutely superlative encyclopedia....[I]ts multidisciplinary coverage will appeal to students interested in the history of art, economics, environmental policy, international trade, literature, science, law, the military, and engineering....It is one of the finest reference works this librarian has ever seen and is highly recommended."--American Reference Books Annual"The articles, written by an international body of contributors, can be understood by the general reader and yet are worthy of scholarly research."--American Libraries"This resource offers more information on maritime subjects and topics than other works on the subject....Most suitable for large public, academic, and research libraries."--Library Journal"Astounding variety of entires....succinctly written and feature detailed analysis of trends and developments in their respective subjects....This is an absolutely superlative encyclopedia that belongs in any library desirous of having quality maritime, shipping, and naval historical collections. Despite being a historical encyclopedia, its multidisciplinary coverage will appeal to students itnerested in the history of art, economics, environmental policy, international trade, literature, science, law, the military, and engineering....It is one of the finest reference works this librarian has ever seen and is highly recommended."--American Reference Books Annual