Revolution at Sea

Latest Episodes:

Episode 20: New Entrants: Germany Dec 18, 2020

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Germany emerges as a great power in the later 19th century and ultimately challenges Britain at sea.

Episode 19: Why Britain Prevailed Dec 11, 2020

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A small Britain pushes aside France on the sea and becomes the world’s leading salt water power.

Episode 18: A New Empire Dec 04, 2020

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Britain redefines its scope of empire by moving to the east.

Episode 17: A Great Transformation Nov 27, 2020

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Now we move into a global maritime community, with the Atlantic world seizing the initiative and wielding it until the mid 20th century.

Episode 16: France as Oceanic Competitor Nov 20, 2020

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Why did France fail to compete successfully with Britain at sea? What were Britain’s advantages?

Episode 15: New Oceanic Pathways Nov 13, 2020

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Maritime Europe discovers the Pacific and we look at the life of the sailor.

Episode 14: Britain vs France Nov 06, 2020

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A newly-united Britain, with growing prosperity and new markets, vigorously contests other maritime powers.

Episode 13: England Triumphs at Sea Oct 30, 2020

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England admires and fights the Dutch, and begins to develop a powerful navy.

Episode 12: How did England Become a Sea Power Oct 23, 2020

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Remarkable rulers strengthen the national government. At sea, privateers capture foreign wealth and popular admiration.

Episode 11: Early England and the Sea Oct 16, 2020

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England takes on the sea, beginning to embrace it as part of its life.