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Synopsis: This stunning collection of over 170 large-format colour illustrations includes paintings of ships at sea, in action, in convoy, and in siege; architectural drawings; battle diagrams; sea charts and signals; portraits of leading figures in naval history; and details of guns, sails, and life below deck. Taken from contemporary sources, they range from the Seven Years' War to the American Civil War. The book focuses on the navies of all the major Atlantic sea powers of the time, including Britain, America, France, Holland, Sweden and Russia. Arranged in chronological order, each illustration is accompanied by an extended caption that adds to this visual feast a compelling history of naval warfare in the last great age of sail. This volume is divided into eight chapters: The Seven Years' War 1755-62 The Napoleonic Wars 1803-15 The War of American Independence 1775-1783 The War of 1812 The Years of Exploration c.1770-1794 The Last Days of Sail The French Revolutionary Wars 1792-1802 Steam and Iron
About the Author: Dr Sam Willis is one of the world's leading authorities on the sailing navy and was awarded a PhD in Naval History for his thesis on Command and Tactics in the 18th-century Navy. He is an Honorary Fellow at the University of Exeter's Centre for Maritime Historical Studies and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Sam was presenter of the BBC series Shipwrecks and has consulted on maritime painting for Christie's and the BBC, spending 18 months as a Square Rig Able Seaman, sailing the tall ships used in the Hornblower television series and Channel 4's award-winning film Shackleton. He is the author of several critically acclaimed books including the bestselling 'Hearts of Oak' Trilogy. www.sam-willis.com. N. A. M. Rodger is Professor of Naval History at the University of Exeter. He is the author of numerous books including The Wooden World, The Admiralty, The Safeguard of the Sea and Command of the Ocean.
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Book Description Quercus, 2007. Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. book pages slightly stained Acceptable items may shows sign of prior usage, pages stained or discoloured from the outside. Covers/corners and spine may be worn/bent, may contain stickers/stamps or previous owners name (May contain gift note). For detailed description please contact seller. Seller Inventory # mon0001396388
Book Description Quercus, 2007. Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence!. Seller Inventory # 3217686
Book Description Quercus;, 2007. A giant book (17" x 14"), and weighs almost 4 kgms. First edition. 224pp. 150 colour (mostly), illustrations of fighting ships of the era 1750-1850, and the people who were associated with them. A Fine+ copy with no inscriptions, in a Fine unclipped dustwrapper. Seller Inventory # 37638
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Book Description Quercus, London, 2007. Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. N/A (illustrator). 2007. Quercus, London, 2007. Hard cover. Book condition : Near fine, absolutley superb pictures of naval actions. A celebration of the golden age of sail in 150 glorious pantings. Very heavy book, over 2 kilos,please contact the bookseller for postal rates. Previous owners pastedown inside cover.Jacket has shelf wear, tear, pieces missing. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Bookseller Inventory #008478. Size: Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. N/A. Hard Back. Seller Inventory # 008478
Book Description Hardcover Oct 25, 2007. Condition: Used: Good. Ex-library book, usual markings. Hardback with dust cover. Clean text, sound binding. Quick dispatch from UK seller. Seller Inventory # Z01_0061_OX_12/16
Book Description Quercus, London, 2007. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book weighs 3.6kg. Additional postage will be required both for UK and overseas orders. Seller Inventory # 003910
Book Description Quercus, 2007. Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust Jacket in fair condition. Oversize. Seller Inventory # 6377724
Book Description Quercus Publishing, 2007. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Great condition with minimal wear, aging, or shelf wear. Seller Inventory # P021847241719
Book Description Quercus Publishing, 2007. Hardcover. Condition: New. Never used!. Seller Inventory # P111847241719