The Boundless Sea By David Abulafia

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20201130

20201201 (R4)

David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked.

The story begins with the Polynesians of the Pacific.

Read by Colin McFarlane

Abridged by Laurence Wareing

David Abulafia's Wolfson Prize-winning history of our relationship with the oceans.

David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.

The story begins with the Polynesians of the Pacific.

Read by Colin McFarlane

Abridged by Laurence Wareing

David Abulafia's Wolfson Prize-winning history of our relationship with the oceans.

David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.

20201201

20201202 (R4)

In 15th century China, Emperor Yong-le's maritime expeditions speak volumes about the ambitions of the Ming dynasty.

Read by Colin McFarlane

Abridged by Laurence Wareing

David Abulafia charts the surprising extent of maritime exploration in Ming dynasty China.

David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.

In 15th century China, Emperor Yong-le's maritime expeditions speak volumes about the ambitions of the Ming dynasty.

Read by Colin McFarlane

Abridged by Laurence Wareing

David Abulafia charts the surprising extent of maritime exploration in Ming dynasty China.

David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.

20201202

20201203 (R4)

As Europeans reach the New World, the historian considers the very concept of discovery.

Read by Colin McFarlane

Abridged by Laurence Wareing

David Abulafia's exploration of our relationship with the oceans reaches the New World.

David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.

As Europeans reach the New World, the historian considers the very concept of discovery.

Read by Colin McFarlane

Abridged by Laurence Wareing

David Abulafia's exploration of our relationship with the oceans reaches the New World.

David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.

20201203

20201204 (R4)

With maritime routes stretching around the globe, the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive.

Read by Colin McFarlane

Abridged by Laurence Wareing

As sea routes stretch around the globe the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive.

David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.

With maritime routes stretching around the globe, the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive.

Read by Colin McFarlane

Abridged by Laurence Wareing

As sea routes stretch around the globe the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive.

David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.

20201204

20201205 (R4)

The historian charts how access to shorter routes across the oceans changed the balance of power around the world.

Read by Colin McFarlane

Abridged by Laurence Wareing

David Abulafia charts the search for shorter routes across the world's oceans.

David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.

The historian charts how access to shorter routes across the oceans changed the balance of power around the world.

Read by Colin McFarlane

Abridged by Laurence Wareing

David Abulafia charts the search for shorter routes across the world's oceans.

David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.

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Episode	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	20201130	20201201 (R4)	David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. The story begins with the Polynesians of the Pacific. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing David Abulafia's Wolfson Prize-winning history of our relationship with the oceans. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020. David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. The story begins with the Polynesians of the Pacific. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing David Abulafia's Wolfson Prize-winning history of our relationship with the oceans. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
02	20201201	20201202 (R4)	David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. In 15th century China, Emperor Yong-le's maritime expeditions speak volumes about the ambitions of the Ming dynasty. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing David Abulafia charts the surprising extent of maritime exploration in Ming dynasty China. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020. David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. In 15th century China, Emperor Yong-le's maritime expeditions speak volumes about the ambitions of the Ming dynasty. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing David Abulafia charts the surprising extent of maritime exploration in Ming dynasty China. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
03	20201202	20201203 (R4)	David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. As Europeans reach the New World, the historian considers the very concept of discovery. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing David Abulafia's exploration of our relationship with the oceans reaches the New World. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020. David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. As Europeans reach the New World, the historian considers the very concept of discovery. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing David Abulafia's exploration of our relationship with the oceans reaches the New World. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
04	20201203	20201204 (R4)	David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. With maritime routes stretching around the globe, the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing As sea routes stretch around the globe the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020. David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. With maritime routes stretching around the globe, the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing As sea routes stretch around the globe the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
05	20201204	20201205 (R4)	David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. The historian charts how access to shorter routes across the oceans changed the balance of power around the world. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing David Abulafia charts the search for shorter routes across the world's oceans. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020. David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. The historian charts how access to shorter routes across the oceans changed the balance of power around the world. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing David Abulafia charts the search for shorter routes across the world's oceans. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.