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Maritime history

Scope note

Branch of history concerned with any and all aspects of seafaring in any context, such as commerce, exploration, warfare, and culture.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000255069

Broader Terms used

history (discipline)

Term used for

history, maritime

Created

13yrs ago

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