| Title:
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THE LINE OF BATTLE
SAILING WARSHIPS, 1650-1840 |
| By: |
Brian Lavery (Editor) |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£16.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0851779549 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780851779546 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
21 October, 2004 |
| Series: |
Conway's History of the Ship |
| Pages: |
208 |
| Description: |
The wars that began in the mid-17th century, between England, France and The Netherlands, created the classic sailing warship with its broadside armament. This title covers the era of the sailing warship, which lasted until the application of steam propulsion on a large scale during the 1840s. |
| Synopsis: |
Although purpose built fighting ships had existed earlier, the principal characteristics of the classic sailing warship were defined in the mid-seventeenth century, and the line of battle ship became ever more distinct. Alongside came the greater specialisation of the fleets and the evolution of the frigate and the adaptation of myriad types of craft for naval use. The story of these developments is clearly elucidated in this paperback volume. |
| Illustrations: |
250 b&w photographs and line drawings |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Conway Maritime Press Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |