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Oceania Under Steam

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

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  • 272 pages
  • 10 hours of reading

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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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