The Safeguard of the Sea: A Naval History of Britain 660-1649Throughout Britain's history, one factor above all others has determined the fate of the nation: its navy. N. A. M. Rodger's definitive account reveals how the political and social progress of Britain has been inextricably intertwined with the strength - and weakness - of its sea power, from the desperate early campaigns against the Vikings to the defeat of the great Spanish Armada. Covering policy, strategy, ships, recruitment and weapons, this is a superb tapestry of nearly 1,000 years of maritime history. |
Contents
Fall of the House of Anjou | |
The Northern Wars | |
Operations 12661336 | |
The Chief Support of the Kingdom | v |
End of the Empire | xxv |
Departed Dreams | xii |
No More Drakes | clv |
The Inward Cause of All Disorders | clxviii |
One and | cxciii |
The Fall of Three Kingdoms | ccvi |
Conclusion | ccxix |
Chronology | 60 |
Ships | 65 |
Medieval Fleets | 65 |
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The Safeguard of the Sea: A Naval History of Britain 660-1649 N A M Rodger No preview available - 2004 |
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