British Battleships of the Victorian Era by Norman Friedman (English) Hardcover

Description: British Battleships of the Victorian Era by Norman Friedman A major new study of an ever-popular subject written by one of the most highly regarded authorities in the field FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is a companion volume to Friedmans highly successful British Battleship 1906 1946 and completes his study of the Royal Navy s capital ships. Beginning with the earliest installation of steam machinery in ships of the line, the book traces the technological revolution that saw the introduction of iron hulls, armour plate, shell-firing guns and the eventual abandonment of sail as auxiliary propulsion. This hectic development finally settled down to a widely approved form of pre-dreadnought battleship, built in large numbers and culminating in the King Edward VII class. As with all of his work, Friedman is concerned to explain why as well as how and when these advances were made, and locates British ship design firmly within the larger context of international rivalries, domestic politics and economic constraints. The result is a sophisticated and enlightening overview of the Royal Navys battle fleet in the latter half of the nineteenth century. It is also well illustrated a comprehensive gallery of photographs with in-depth captions is accompanied by specially commissioned plans of the important classes by A D Baker III, and a colour section featuring the original Admiralty draughts, including a spectacular double gatefold. Norman Friedman is one of the most highly regarded of all naval writers, with an avid following, so for anyone with an interest in warships, the publication of this work will be a major event. AUTHOR: Norman Friedman is arguably Americas most prominent naval analyst, and the author of more than thirty books covering a range of naval subjects, from warship histories to contemporary defence issues. His most recent of a series of successful works for Seaforth was Fighters over the Fleet. 300 illustrations Notes A companion volume to his highly successful title, British Battleship 1906-1946, this new book completes his study of the Royal Navys capital ships. Author Biography NORMAN FRIEDMAN is arguably America s most prominent naval analyst, and the author of more than thirty books covering a range of naval subjects, from warship histories to contemporary defence issues. His most recent of a series of successful works for Seaforth was _Fighters over the Fleet_. Details ISBN1526703254 Author Norman Friedman Pages 400 Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd ISBN-10 1526703254 ISBN-13 9781526703255 Format Hardcover Imprint Seaforth Publishing Place of Publication Barnsley Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 300 illustrations Media Book DEWEY 623.82520941 Year 2018 Language English Publication Date 2018-07-09 UK Release Date 2018-07-09 AU Release Date 2018-07-09 NZ Release Date 2018-07-09 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123806632;

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