Isbn: 9781331306603 - modern ships of war (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book narrates the transition and enhancements made to the British Royal Navy. Beginning in the 1850s with the inclusion of iron in ship construction, the author delivers a blow-by-blow account of the rapid technological advancements in naval architecture and weaponry up until the late 1880s. Along the way, the author discusses the geopolitical dynamics, and disagreements between naval strategists, politicians, and engineers that both catalyzed and often impeded the urgent adoption of new technologies and ship designs. The author also details the technical debate over the virtues of armor and its proper placement, which led to the gradual shift from broadside batteries to armored turrets. This book will appeal to those interested in maritime history and the evolution of naval warfare during the late 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…