Submarines, The World Encyclopedia of
A complete history of over 150 underwater vessels from the Hunley and Nautilus to today's nuclear-powered submarines
$48.44
- Hardcover
272 pages
- Release Date
29 August 2024
Summary
From Aristotle’s description of a submersible chamber and experiments with an underwater capsule by Alexander the Great, inventors have pursued the dream of undersea travel. This fully illustrated book follows that dream, starting with examples of the earliest attempts to travel beneath the waves through to the very latest vessels at sea today.
Beginning with a detailed history of the submarine, the book charts the events of more than 120 years of development, a period that saw global…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780754835721 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0754835723 |
| Author: | John Parker, Francis Crosby |
| Publisher: | Anness Publishing |
| Imprint: | Lorenz Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 29 August 2024 |
| Weight: | 1.34kg |
| Dimensions: | 29mm x 393mm x 228mm |
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About The Author
John Parker
John Parker has written more than 35 books, published in over 75 editions worldwide, including many acclaimed military and investigative projects, as well as numerous high-profile biographies. Some of his published titles include: The Silent Service: The Inside Story of the Royal Navy; Submarine Heroes; Royal Marine Commandos; Royal Navy Task Force; and Royal Air Force Strike Command.
Francis Crosby has written extensively on military history and historic aviation and has acted as an historian and consultant for the film, media and publishing industry. His books include The World Encyclopedia of Bombers; The World Encyclopedia of Military Helicopters; The World Encyclopedia of Fighter Aircraft; and The World Encyclopedia of Naval Aircraft; Images of War D-Day; and Images of War: The Luftwaffe in World War II.
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