Members Lecture Series: Professor David Abulafia – The Boundless Sea

On this page you’ll find our members exclusive digital lecture, recorded live on 5 August, plus additional resources on themes explored in The Boundless Sea.

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The Boundless Sea

The Boundless Sea: A Human History of Oceans, by Professor David Abulafia, won the Wolfson History Prize 2020 – the UK’s most prestigious award in history literature. On 5 August 2020, Professor Abulafia discussed his latest book with Director Paddy Rodgers and took questions from members.

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