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Great Books on Maritime History by Female Writers

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This selection of books is based on my recommendation, introducing interesting history books about maritime history, a discipline that has been predominantly shaped by male scholars and authors, so these five books should shed more light on high-quality female contribution to this subject.

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    She Captains: Heroines and Hellions of the Sea
    by Joan Druett

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    The Capital and the Colonies: London and the Atlantic Economy 1660-1700
    by Nuala Zahedieh

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    The English Conquest of Jamaica: Oliver Cromwell's Bid for Empire
    by Carla Gardina Pestana

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    Trading in War: London's Maritime World in the Age of Cook and Nelson
    by Margarette Lincoln

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    A History of the Royal Navy: Women and the Royal Navy
    by Jo Stanley

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