A Brief History of the MediterraneanA wonderfully concise and readable, yet comprehensive, history of the Mediterranean Sea, the perfect companion for any visitor or indeed, anyone compelled to stay at home. "The grand object of travelling is to see the shores of the Mediterranean." Samuel Johnson, 1776 The Mediterranean has always been a leading stage for world history; it is also visited each year by tens of millions of tourists, both local and international. Jeremy Black provides an