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A review by cj_lovesbooks
A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks by David Gibbins
informative
3.5
This book offers a wide overview of many historical time periods from the Bronze Age to WW2. If you have a basic knowledge of history, this book offers an interesting insight into those time periods, often focusing more on trade and cultural practices than politics and wars (though those are covered too) than I typically see.
I definitely found some wrecks more interesting than others, but I liked the choice of those featured. The author’s unique insight on diving was also something I had never considered but was really cool to learn about.
I wish the chapters had more uniformity or organization to them as I sometimes felt myself getting lost in the lengthy chapters.
I received an advance copy from NetGalley, but I hope the final copy includes photos and/or maps. I think having those would have been incredibly helpful as I was often looking up locations.
I definitely found some wrecks more interesting than others, but I liked the choice of those featured. The author’s unique insight on diving was also something I had never considered but was really cool to learn about.
I wish the chapters had more uniformity or organization to them as I sometimes felt myself getting lost in the lengthy chapters.
I received an advance copy from NetGalley, but I hope the final copy includes photos and/or maps. I think having those would have been incredibly helpful as I was often looking up locations.