Submarines, The World Encyclopedia of, 9780754835721
Hardcover
Dive into a century of undersea innovation, from dreams to deadly machines.

Submarines, The World Encyclopedia of

a complete history of over 150 underwater vessels from the hunley and nautilus to today's nuclear-powered submarines

$43.11

  • Hardcover

    272 pages

  • Release Date

    29 August 2024

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Summary

Submarines: A Century Under the Sea

From Aristotle’s submersible chamber to Alexander the Great’s underwater capsule experiments, explore the captivating history of undersea travel. This fully illustrated encyclopedia chronicles the evolution of submarines, from the earliest prototypes to the cutting-edge vessels navigating our oceans today.

Delve into over 120 years of submarine development, spanning global production during two World Wars and the Cold War’s superpower riva…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780754835721
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
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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