The Boundless Sea By David Abulafia

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Duration

18 minutes

15 minutes

Genre

Factual
History

Station

Radio 4

Episodes

Episode	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	20201130		David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. The story begins with the Polynesians of the Pacific. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie David Abulafia\u2019s Wolfson Prize-winning history of our relationship with the oceans. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
01	20201130	20201201 (R4)	David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. The story begins with the Polynesians of the Pacific. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie David Abulafia\u2019s Wolfson Prize-winning history of our relationship with the oceans. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
02	20201201		David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. In 15th century China, Emperor Yong-le's maritime expeditions speak volumes about the ambitions of the Ming dynasty. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie David Abulafia charts the surprising extent of maritime exploration in Ming dynasty China. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
02	20201201	20201202 (R4)	David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. In 15th century China, Emperor Yong-le's maritime expeditions speak volumes about the ambitions of the Ming dynasty. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie David Abulafia charts the surprising extent of maritime exploration in Ming dynasty China. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
03	20201202		David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. As Europeans reach the New World, the historian considers the very concept of discovery. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie David Abulafia\u2019s exploration of our relationship with the oceans reaches the New World. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
03	20201202	20201203 (R4)	David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. As Europeans reach the New World, the historian considers the very concept of discovery. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie David Abulafia\u2019s exploration of our relationship with the oceans reaches the New World. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
04	20201203		David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. With maritime routes stretching around the globe, the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie As sea routes stretch around the globe the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
04	20201203	20201204 (R4)	David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. With maritime routes stretching around the globe, the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie As sea routes stretch around the globe the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
05	20201204		David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. The historian charts how access to shorter routes across the oceans changed the balance of power around the world. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie David Abulafia charts the search for shorter routes across the world\u2019s oceans. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
05	20201204	20201205 (R4)	David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. The historian charts how access to shorter routes across the oceans changed the balance of power around the world. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie David Abulafia charts the search for shorter routes across the world\u2019s oceans. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.

Episodes

Episode	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	20201130		David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. The story begins with the Polynesians of the Pacific. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie David Abulafia\u2019s Wolfson Prize-winning history of our relationship with the oceans. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
01	20201130	20201201 (R4)	David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. The story begins with the Polynesians of the Pacific. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie David Abulafia\u2019s Wolfson Prize-winning history of our relationship with the oceans. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
02	20201201		David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. In 15th century China, Emperor Yong-le's maritime expeditions speak volumes about the ambitions of the Ming dynasty. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie David Abulafia charts the surprising extent of maritime exploration in Ming dynasty China. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
02	20201201	20201202 (R4)	David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. In 15th century China, Emperor Yong-le's maritime expeditions speak volumes about the ambitions of the Ming dynasty. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie David Abulafia charts the surprising extent of maritime exploration in Ming dynasty China. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
03	20201202		David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. As Europeans reach the New World, the historian considers the very concept of discovery. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie David Abulafia\u2019s exploration of our relationship with the oceans reaches the New World. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
03	20201202	20201203 (R4)	David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. As Europeans reach the New World, the historian considers the very concept of discovery. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie David Abulafia\u2019s exploration of our relationship with the oceans reaches the New World. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
04	20201203		David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. With maritime routes stretching around the globe, the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie As sea routes stretch around the globe the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
04	20201203	20201204 (R4)	David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. With maritime routes stretching around the globe, the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie As sea routes stretch around the globe the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
05	20201204		David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. The historian charts how access to shorter routes across the oceans changed the balance of power around the world. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie David Abulafia charts the search for shorter routes across the world\u2019s oceans. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.
05	20201204	20201205 (R4)	David Abulafia's epic history of our relationship with the oceans is this year's winner of the prestigious Wolfson History Prize. Charting maritime networks from the earliest seafaring societies, Abulafia explores how mankind has used the oceans to travel, trade and survive - for ends both noble and wicked. The historian charts how access to shorter routes across the oceans changed the balance of power around the world. Read by Colin McFarlane Abridged by Laurence Wareing Producer: Eilidh McCreadie David Abulafia charts the search for shorter routes across the world\u2019s oceans. David Abulafia's human history of the oceans and winner of the Wolfson history Prize 2020.