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First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
David Abulafia’s history of our relationship with the oceans begins with early seafarers the Polynesians of the Pacific.
Read by Colin McFarlane
Abridged by Laurence Wareing Show more
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
David Abulafia examines the effect on global power of access to shorter routes around the world. Read by Colin McFarlane. Abridged by Laurence Wareing. Show more
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
David Abulafia examines the surprising maritime ambitions of Emperor Yong-le in 15th-century China. Read by Colin McFarlane. Abridged by Laurence Wareing. Show more
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
As Europeans reach the New World, historian David Abulafia considers the very concept of discovery. Read by Colin McFarlane. Abridged by Laurence Wareing. Show more
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
With maritime routes stretching around the globe, the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive. Read by Colin McFarlane. Abridged by Laurence Wareing. Show more
