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Focusing on the evolution of maritime practices, this collection of articles explores significant technical advancements in shipbuilding and the transformation of shipping and fishing industries from the late Middle Ages to the Industrial Revolution. It includes previously unpublished work in Dutch, providing a comprehensive analysis of the period's innovations and their impact on maritime activities.

The book delves into the artistry and accuracy of Renaissance map-making, highlighting how these maps not only served as geographical tools but also as stunning artistic creations. It emphasizes the depiction of ships, representing the pinnacle of technological advancement and symbolizing European dominance over the world's oceans during this era of exploration and conquest.