The Age Of The Ship Of The Line
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The Age Of The Ship Of The Line
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Author : Jonathan R. Dull
language : en
Publisher: Seaforth Publishing
Release Date : 2009-05-21
The Age Of The Ship Of The Line written by Jonathan R. Dull and has been published by Seaforth Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-21 with History categories.
The “acclaimed naval historian . . . takes the reader through the intricacies of warship design and construction in both French and British navies.” —Historical Novel Society In the series of wars that raged between France and Britain from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries, seapower was of absolute vital importance. Not only was each nation’s navy a key to victory, but was a prerequisite for imperial dominance. These ongoing struggles for overseas colonies and commercial dominance required efficient navies which in turn insured the economic strength for the existence of these fleets as instruments of state power. This book, by the distinguished historian Jonathan Dull, looks inside the workings of both the Royal and the French navies of this tumultuous era, and compares the key elements of the rival fleets. Through this balanced comparison, Dull argues that Great Britain’s final triumph in a series of wars with France was primarily the result of superior financial and economic power. This accessible and highly readable account navigates the intricacies of the British and French wars in a way which will both enlighten the scholar and fascinate the general reader. Naval warfare is brought to life but also explained within the framework of diplomatic and international history. “A welcome and concise source of information . . . Military historians will find data about the numbers of ships in each navy for each period covered. Diplomatic historians will find brief descriptions of the various heads of state and the ministers whose decisions led to wars, victories, defeats, and economic disasters.” —International Journal of Naval History
The Ship Of The Line
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Author : Brian Lavery
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2015-01-14
The Ship Of The Line written by Brian Lavery and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-14 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
“A beautiful book . . . a goldmine of information to anyone interested in the capital ships of the sailing navy of the 17th and 19th Centuries.”—Ships in Scale The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich houses the largest collection of scale ship models in the world, many of which are official, contemporary artifacts made by the craftsmen of the navy or the shipbuilders themselves, and ranging from the mid-seventeenth century to the present day. As such they represent a three-dimensional archive of unique importance and authority. Treated as historical evidence, they offer more detail than even the best plans, and demonstrate exactly what the ships looked like in a way that even the finest marine painter could not achieve. The Ship of the Line is the second of a new series that takes selections of the best models to tell the story of specific ship types—in this case, the evolution of the ship of the line, the capital ship of its day, and the epitome of British seapower during its heyday from 1650-1850. This period also coincided with the golden age of ship modelling. Each volume depicts a wide range of models, all shown in full color, including many close-up and detail views. These are captioned in depth, but many are also annotated to focus attention on interesting or unusual features, and the book weaves the pictures into an authoritative text, producing a unique form of technical history. The series is of particular interest to ship modellers, but all those with an enthusiasm for the ship design and development in the sailing era will attracted to the in-depth analysis of these beautifully presented books.
Ship Of The Line
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Author : Brian Lavery
language : en
Publisher: Potomac Books Incorporated
Release Date : 1984
Ship Of The Line written by Brian Lavery and has been published by Potomac Books Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with History categories.
This definitive work is a major step forward in the study of the sailing warship. For the first time, the development of the line-of-battle ship is described precisely, in terms of individual ships and classes, highlighting the factors influencing specific changes in design. This sophisticated approach allows the author to tackle a great many myths-such as the static nature of eighteenth century design, or the pre-eminence of French naval architecture-and his conclusions challenge the accepted view in many areas of naval history. For the enthusiast and academic historian alike, The Ship of the Line is essential reading for a better understanding of the navy in the age of sail.Volume II is devoted to technical developments in hull design, construction, rigging, armament and fittings. The definitive work on the subject, a major step forward in the understanding of the sailing warship in the Royal NavyProvides a detailed account of changes in approaches to design over two hundred years A complete description of how ships of the line were constructed in the dockyard and what different types of fittings were applied to the shipso100 line drawings, plus 94 black-and-white illustrationsBrian Lavery is a leading authority on the sailing fighting ship, and is the author of a series of critically acclaimed works, each of which was a major step forward in the understanding of the subject. These include The Arming and Fitting of English Ships of War, Nelson's Navy and Building the Wooden Walls. He is currently Curator of Ship Technology at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
Ships Through The Ages
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Author : Douglas Lobley
language : en
Publisher: Conran Octopus
Release Date : 1975
Ships Through The Ages written by Douglas Lobley and has been published by Conran Octopus this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Transportation categories.
British Napoleonic Ship Of The Line
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Author : Angus Konstam
language : en
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 2001-11-25
British Napoleonic Ship Of The Line written by Angus Konstam and has been published by Osprey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-11-25 with History categories.
The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars encompassed a period when rival European fleets vied for naval supremacy, and naval tactics were evolving. The British Royal Navy emerged triumphant as the leading world sea power, and the epitome of Britannic naval strength was the Ship-of-the-Line. These 'wooden walls' were more than merely floating gun batteries: they contained a crew of up to 800 men, and often had to remain at sea for extended periods. This book offers detailed coverage of the complex vessels that were the largest man-made structures produced in the pre-Industrial era.
The Line Of Battle
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Author : Robert Gardiner
language : en
Publisher: Anova Books
Release Date : 2004
The Line Of Battle written by Robert Gardiner and has been published by Anova Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Sailing ships categories.
Although purpose built fighting ships had existed earlier, the principal characteristics of the classic sailing warship were defined in the mid-seventeenth century, and the line of battle ship became ever more distinct. Alongside came the greater specialisation of the fleets and the evolution of the frigate and the adaptation of myriad types of craft for naval use. The story of these developments is clearly elucidated in this paperback volume.
Ships Of The Line
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Author : Michael Okuda
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-12-02
Ships Of The Line written by Michael Okuda and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-02 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
Traces the influence of early ocean vessels on Starfleet ships and incorporates more than seventy-five additional images featured in the "Star Trek: Ships of the Line" calendar series.
First Rate
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Author : Rif Winfield
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2010-09-13
First Rate written by Rif Winfield and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-13 with History categories.
In the sailing era First Rates were the largest, most powerful and most costly ships to construct, maintain and operate. Built to the highest standards, they were lavishly decorated and given carefully considered names that reflected the pride and prestige of their country. They were the very embodiment of national power, and as such drew the attention of artists, engravers and printmakers. This means that virtually every British First Rate from the Prince Royal of 1610 to the end of sail is represented by an array of paintings, drawings, models or plans.This book is a celebration of these magnificent ships, combining an authoritative history of their development with reproductions of many of the best (and least familiar) images of the ships, chosen for their accuracy, detail and sheer visual power in an extra-large format that does full justice to the images themselves. It also includes comparative data on similar vessels in other navies, so it is a book that everyone with an interest in wooden warships will find both enlightening and a pleasure to peruse.
Text Book Of Seamanship
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Author : Stephen Bleecker Luce
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1884
Text Book Of Seamanship written by Stephen Bleecker Luce and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1884 with Navigation categories.
Steering To Glory
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Author : Nicholas Blake
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Release Date : 2005
Steering To Glory written by Nicholas Blake and has been published by Bloomsbury Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
"Steering to Glory is the first behind-the-scenes portrayal of the great capital ships of the era of Nelson, and shows in compelling detail how every element of a battleship functioned and how each sailor played his part" -- Jacket.