British Battleships 1890–1905
Victoria's steel battlefleet and the road to Dreadnought
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- Paperback
48 pages
- Release Date
29 March 2021
Summary
The Royal Navy’s battleships at the turn of the 20th century were the most powerful battlefleet in the world.
The term ‘pre-dreadnought’ was applied in retrospect, to describe the capital ships built during the decade and a half before the launch of HMS Dreadnought in 1906. At that moment these once great warships were rendered obsolete. However, until then, they were simply called ‘battleships’ and were unquestionably the most powerful warships of their day.…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472844682 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472844688 |
| Author: | Angus Konstam, Paul Wright |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 29 March 2021 |
| Weight: | 170g |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 180mm x 4mm |
| Series: | New Vanguard |
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About The Author
Angus Konstam
Angus Konstam hails from the Orkney Islands, and is the author of over 100 history books. This acclaimed author has written widely on naval history, from Sovereigns of the Seas and Piracy: The Complete History to the bestselling Hunt the Bismarck. A former naval officer and museum professional, he worked as the Curator in both the Royal Armouries, Tower of London and the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida. He now works as a full-time author and historian.
Paul Wright has painted ships of all kinds for most of his career, specializing in steel and steam warships from the late 19th century to the present day. A Member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, Paul lives and works in Surrey, UK.
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