Cruisers, The World Enyclopedia of
An illustrated history from the American Civil War to the last conventional ships of the Royal Navy, spanning a period of more than 150 years
$48.45
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
14 June 2022
Summary
The cruiser evolved from a whole range of powered sailing warships, emerging in response to the sheer size and cost of larger vessels. The impact of rapid technological advance during the Victorian era saw the cruiser quickly assume the familiar forms in which it fought with distinction through two World Wars.
This encyclopedia is unique in charting the forces that brought about the cruiser’s evolution, as well as providing a country-by-country visual directory of more than 260 of the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780754835226 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0754835227 |
| Author: | Bernard Ireland |
| Publisher: | Anness Publishing |
| Imprint: | Lorenz Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 14 June 2022 |
| Weight: | 1.34kg |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 358mm x 228mm |
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About The Author
Bernard Ireland
Bernard Ireland has spent his working life with the Royal Naval Scientific Service and its successor organizations, gaining experience in many aspects of naval research. To an already deep interest in naval history he has thus added a considerable in-depth knowledge of warship technology, enabling him to assess a design’s strengths and weaknesses. In a parallel career, he has acted as freelance technical illustrator to major shipping companies and other organizations. He has written 30 books on maritime history.
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