Five Flags
The Warship that Reshaped the World
$70.90
- Hardcover
368 pages
- Release Date
19 May 2025
Summary
As wooden ships gave way to ironclads in the middle of the nineteenth century, one warship stood out. Born in the American Civil War and buffeted by the rivalries of North and South and Europe, it ultimately helped secure the foundations of modern Japan. Its career encompassed two civil wars and featured high politics and secret diplomacy, arms dealers and royal courts, spies, sailors, and samurai. In a vivid narrative traveling from London to Paris, from Copenhagen to Havana, from Washington…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780811777230 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0811777235 |
| Author: | Stuart Buxton |
| Publisher: | Stackpole Books |
| Imprint: | Stackpole Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 19 May 2025 |
| Weight: | 630g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 19mm |
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Critics Review
“Five Flags is a riveting history that details the evolution of warfare… Author Stuart Buxton provides a wealth of information on maritime history here, told in both fact and personal stories of the crew members who served onboard. Five Flags is a fascinating chronicle of the international relationships that determined the ship’s fate.”– “Independent Book Review”“An original, seminal and groundbreaking study, Five Flags: The Warship that Reshaped the World by Stuart Buxton is a truly extraordinary, inherently fascinating, impressively detailed, and exceptionally informative account of the history of the proto-iron ship Stonewall.”– “Midwest Book Review”“Thoroughly researched and framed with rich historical context, Five Flags presents a compelling and detailed account of a unique warship that played a pivotal role in the civil conflicts of three different nations. Stuart Buxton brings this remarkable story to life with clarity and depth, illustrating how one vessel helped usher in the modern era of naval warfare.”– “Quarterdeck Maritime Literature & Art Review”
About The Author
Stuart Buxton
Stuart Buxton spent three decades in product management and marketing for tech companies in Asia. He lives in Australia.
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