War at Sea in the Age of Sail (Smithsonian History of Warfare)

Name: War at Sea in the Age of Sail (Smithsonian History of Warfare)
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ISBN: 9780060838553

ISBN-10: 0060838558

ISBN-13: 9780060838553

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Authors: Andrew Lambert

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Our fascination with the drama of war at sea is as strong today as it was in the heyday of the sailing ship.This book, written by one of the world's foremost authors on naval warfare, describes the dramatic battles of an age when sail was supreme. Andrew Lambert's comprehensive history examines key naval conflicts from the highest strategic level right down to the experience of the ordinary sailor. Fully illustrated throughout, this book incorporates computer-generated cartography that brings the sea battles to life. An in-depth look at ship design and the "floating culture" onboard The Anglo-Dutch Wars of 1650-74, when English commanders challenged Dutch sea power with superior…

Book details

List price: $17.95
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 8/23/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 5.06" wide x 7.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English

Andrew Lambert is Professor of Naval History at King's College, London. His books include Nelson: Britannia's God of War, Admirals: The Naval Commanders Who Made Britain Great and Franklin: Tragic Hero of Polar Exploration. His highly successful history of the British Navy, War at Sea, was broadcast on BBC Two.