Atlantic Ocean Secrets

The book takes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on historical documents like ship logs and trade records to illustrate the ocean's influence on sailing technologies, naval strategies, and international laws. It uniquely focuses on diverse perspectives, including those of explorers, traders, enslaved people, and scientists, offering a nuanced understanding of the Atlantic's impact on human societies.

Progressing chronologically, the book begins with the ocean's geological formation and early exploration, then moves through key historical periods, culminating in an assessment of its modern role in commerce, environmental challenges, and geopolitical strategies.