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100 1 _aFulton, Thomas Wemyss,
_d1855-1929
245 1 4 _aThe Sovereignty of the Sea :
_bAn Historical Account of the Claims of England to the Dominion of the British Seas, and of the Evolution of the Territorial Waters
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-06-24
508 _aProduced by MWS, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Sovereignty of the Sea" by Thomas Wemyss Fulton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text delves into England's claims of dominion over the British Seas, tracing the evolution of territorial waters with a focus on fishing rights and naval interactions. The work examines how maritime sovereignty has been contested and defined throughout English history, particularly against nations like the Dutch. The opening portion introduces the book by outlining the author's intention to consolidate existing information regarding English claims to sea sovereignty. Fulton discusses the historical context, particularly emphasizing the relevance of fishing rights and navigation freedom as they relate to national interests. He sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the historical claims, the evolution of maritime laws, and the ongoing debates surrounding territorial waters and fishing rights that have persisted into contemporary international relations. The preface emphasizes the interconnectedness of commerce, legality, and geopolitical maneuvering at sea, suggesting an intricate narrative woven through England's history and its maritime policies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSea-power
653 _aGreat Britain. Royal Navy -- History
653 _aFisheries -- Great Britain
653 _aTerritorial waters -- Great Britain -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54977
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