The Boundless Sea

In The Boundless Sea, David Abulafia explores the vital role of the world's three major oceans—Atlantics, Pacific, and Indian—in shaping human history and global interconnectedness. Traversing from ancient canoe-based journeys to modern shipping routes, the audiobook highlights how these waterways have historically facilitated trade, migration, and cultural exchange across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. With a focus on the gradual development of maritime networks, Abulafia offers a sweeping and detailed account of humanity’s ongoing relationship with the seas.