Maritime Kent Through the Ages: Gateway to the Sea

This book provides a comprehensive history of Kent's geography, communities, and maritime heritage, from the earliest times to the present day. It explores the county's coastline, its strategic importance, the development of coastal defenses, the supporting industries, and the diverse coastal communities. It also includes detailed case studies to illustrate the major themes.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 588 pages
\n Publication date: 15 October 2021
\n Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
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From the earliest times to the present day, Kent has a rich and varied history in terms of its geography and communities. With its long coastline and strategic location near London and continental Europe, as well as on major trading routes between Britain and the wider world, Kent has had a significant maritime history. This book covers a wide range of topics related to that history, from the earliest times to the present day. It sets Kent's varied coastline and waters in their geological and geographical context, showing how erosion and sediment deposition have contributed to the changing nature of maritime activities and populations.

The book examines Kent's strategic role in the defense of the country, with the development and redevelopment of coastal defenses, including four naval dockyards. It also considers the supporting industries that grew up around the coastline, those that supplied raw materials and agricultural products from the county's hinterland, and its wider national and international trading links. The book also discusses the diverse coastal communities of Kent and how they have changed in response to the demands of defense, trade, and changing population and migration patterns.

In addition, the book includes detailed case studies that explore particular subject areas as exemplars of the major themes covered by the book. These case studies provide a deeper understanding of the various aspects of Kent's maritime history and its impact on the county and its people.

Overall, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Kent and its maritime connections. It provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the county's geography, communities, and maritime heritage, and will be of interest to scholars, researchers, and anyone with an interest in the region's past.

\n Weight: 1080g\n
Dimension: 162 x 239 x 36 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781783276257\n \n