British Napoleonic Ship-of-the-Line
$39.31
- Paperback
48 pages
- Release Date
30 April 2012
Summary
Conquer the Seas: Inside the British Napoleonic Ship-of-the-Line
The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars saw European fleets clash for dominance, revolutionizing naval tactics. From this emerged the British Royal Navy, reigning supreme, its power embodied by the Ship-of-the-Line. These ‘wooden walls’ were more than just floating arsenals; they were home to up to 800 souls, often enduring long voyages. This book provides an in-depth look at these complex vessels, the grandest cr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781841763088 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 184176308X |
| Author: | Angus Konstam, Tony Bryan |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 30 April 2012 |
| Weight: | 194g |
| Dimensions: | 248mm x 184mm x 5mm |
| Series: | New Vanguard |
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About The Author
Angus Konstam
Angus Konstam is an experienced Osprey author with over 10 titles in print. He has long been associated with the sea, having served in the Royal Navy, practised underwater archaeology and curated a maritime museum. His understanding of the subject is based on years of study of maritime history, and intimate knowledge of the leading maritime museums on both sides of the Atlantic.
Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many years experience after initially qualifying in Engineering and working for a number of years in Military Research and Development. Tony has a keen interest in military hardware – armour, small arms, aircraft and ships – and has produced many illustrations for partworks, magazines and books, including a number of titles in the New Vanguard series.
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