A compelling account of one of the most ambitious and catastrophic French naval expeditions in the eighteenth century.
"A Short History of Seafaring is a unique compendium of awe-inspiring tales of epic sea voyages that always involve great feats of seamanship, navigation, endurance, and ingenuity."--Publisher
From the early Polynesian seafarers and the first full circumnavigations of the globe, to explorers picking their way through the coral reefs of the West Indies, this book tells the compelling story of life at sea that lies behind man's search for new lands, new trade, conquest,…
"A Short History of Seafaring is a unique compendium of awe-inspiring tales of epic sea voyages that always involve great feats of seamanship, navigation, endurance, and ingenuity."--Publisher
Cross-sectional drawings depict an eighteenth-century warship, describing the different levels of a ship, health at sea, navigation and discipline, and the many roles during a battle.
During the year between July 1588, when the Spanish Armada set sail from Spain and July 1589, when the survivors of the English counterpart of this fleet, the little-known English Armada, reached port in England, two of history's worst naval catastrophes took place. A great deal…
"Recent challenges to US maritime predominance suggests a return to great power competition at sea, and this new volume looks at how navies in previous eras of multipolarity grappled with similar challenges. The book follows the theme of multipolarity by analysing a wide range o…
Recent challenges to US maritime predominance suggests a return to great power competition at sea, and this new volume looks at how navies in previous eras of multipolarity grappled with similar challenges. The book follows the theme of multipolarity by analysing a wide range of…
"This volume looks at how navies in previous eras of multipolarity grappled with the challenges of preparing for great-power conflicts. The book follows the theme of multipolarity by analysing a wide range of historical and geographical case studies, thereby maintaining the focu…
Take a guided tour of every major conflict through the ages. Trace the epic 5,000-year story of warfare from the earliest battles to the War on Terror ... Explore the campaigns and conflicts, the warriors and commanders and the tactics, weapons and technology that have shaped hu…
Take a guide tour of every major conflict through the ages. Trace the epic 5,000-year story of warfare from the earliest battles to the War on Terror with War, now in compact format. Explore the campaigns and conflicts, the warriors and commanders and the tactics, weapons and te…
Take a guided tour of every major conflict through the ages. Trace the epic 5,000-year story of warfare from the earliest battles to the War on Terror with War, now in compact format. Explore the campaigns and conflicts, the warriors and commanders and the tactics, weapons and t…
