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The other essays in this volume deal with the provision of medical treatment for our sick and wounded seamen the clothing of the sailor, and the origin of a naval uniform for officers. Finally, there is a biographical study of Woodes Rogers, whose privateering voyage round the world ranks almost with that of Anson; and one on the fight for the liberty of the press during the period when Milton was writing his famous Areopagitica.' The first two of these studies originally appeared in the United Service Magazine (now the Army Quarterly Journalism in the Days of the Common wealth in the Edinburgh Review and the other three in the Mariner's Mirror.' They have been revised and added to where necessary. For permission to republish them I am indebted to the various editors. I also beg to acknowledge the courtesy of Messrs. Cassell and Company in allowing me to publish the study of Woodes Rogers, originally prefixed to their edition of A Cruising Voyage Round the World.'
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an original and important study of how prominent foreign visitors perceived the strength and achievements of England's Navy from the mid-fifteenth to the late seventeenth centuries. It opens with an extract from the "Libel of English Policy," an anonymous yet influential political treatise written around 1436, which argued that for England to establish commercial and naval supremacy, she needed to wake from her lethargy. The author examines reports from eminent foreign visitors, statesmen, and Venetian ambassadors, piecing together a fascinating picture of England's naval development. Through the eyes of these astute observers, we witness the growth and splendor of England's fleet, which became not only a formidable instrument of warfare but also a symbol of national pride and strength. The author deftly weaves together historical accounts, personal observations, and strategic insights to trace the evolution of England's maritime power, highlighting the significance of shipbuilding, naval administration, and the contributions of skilled sailors. This book sheds new light on England's rise as a leading naval force, offering a fresh perspective on the interplay between maritime strategy, national identity, and international relations. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330557532_0
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