The Oxford Encyclopedia of Maritime History, by editor in chief John B. Hattendorf, was published by Oxford University Press in 2007. The work was issued in four volumes in print and online in the Oxford Digital Library. The encyclopedia is devoted to global maritime history and contains more than 950 articles written by more than 400 authors in around 50 countries. In summarizing its contents, Oxford University Press states that: The Encyclopedia covers the entire history of seafaring, from ancient Egyptian shipbuilders to the nuclear submarines and supertankers of today. Over nine hundred articles written by leading historians examine all aspects of maritime history, including naval history, shipbuilding, biographies of major figures, navigation and , maritime art and literature, commerce and economics, and international law. Placing maritime affairs in their larger historical context, the Encyclopedia shows how seafaring has both reflected and influenced the major economic, cultural, military, and political developments in world history. (en)
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Maritime History, by editor in chief John B. Hattendorf, was published by Oxford University Press in 2007. The work was issued in four volumes in print and online in the Oxford Digital Library. The encyclopedia is devoted to global maritime history and contains more than 950 articles written by more than 400 authors in around 50 countries. In summarizing its contents, Oxford University Press states that: (en)