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This very large hardback edition is in very good condition for its age but is showing some signs of wear. Pictorial boards. The dust jacket is complete and is in very nice condition. Overall a nice tidy copy.
SYNOPSIS: “Man’s insatiable curiosity has resulted in continuing exploration. As the vessels in which he travelled grew more powerful so his explorations found new horizons. And, of course, he was bound to encounter opposition from other seafarers resulting in battles for supremacy of the sea.
History of Seapower deals with the development of oar power, the revolution in sea warfare caused by the advent of the Elizabethan galleon, the frigate and its vital role for the USA, the pros and cons of using steam and sail, the development of the naval gun, and the arrival of the dreadnoughts, aircraft carriers and submarines. There are accounts of famous battles and incidents at sea, description of of day to day life on board and specifications of important ships and boats.
The changes and growth in modern sea power is also covered in detail from the Second World War to today’s complex automated weaponry and surveillance systems which were first tested in combat during the Falklands campaign.
Illustrated with a superb collection of photographs, this book contains a wealth of fascinating material on all aspects of sea-faring from the first small boat and oar to the complicated powerful machines of present-day submarines.”
This very large book will weigh around 1.92Kg when packed. IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DESPATCH