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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0674016815 ISBN 13: 9780674016811
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Command at Sea : Naval Command and Control since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0674016815 ISBN 13: 9780674016811
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0674016815 ISBN 13: 9780674016811
Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0674016815 ISBN 13: 9780674016811
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0674016815 ISBN 13: 9780674016811
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, Cambridge and London, 2005
ISBN 10: 0674016815 ISBN 13: 9780674016811
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. (First Edition) Book is a clean unmarked copy. Top of pages edges show embedded dirt smudge and bottom board edges show scuff wear. Dust jacket shows edgewear.
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control since the Sixteenth Century (Signed)
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0674016815 ISBN 13: 9780674016811
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2007
ISBN 10: 0674024117 ISBN 13: 9780674024113
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0674016815 ISBN 13: 9780674016811
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Command at Sea : Naval Command & Control since the Sixteenth Century.
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0674016815 ISBN 13: 9780674016811
First Edition
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good Condtion. First Edition. 377 pages. Palmer's book offers a sweeping historical analysis of naval command and control from the 1500s to the modern era, focusing on how admirals and fleet commanders have navigated the fog of war the persistent uncertainty in combat situations. He examines the evolution of command structures, the impact of technological innovations, and the tension between centralized authority and the need for flexibility in dynamic environments. From the age of sail through the rise of steam power and into the era of electronic warfare, Palmer traces how navies adapted their strategies and communications to maintain effectiveness at sea. Drawing on case studies and historical examples, he reveals how commanders balanced initiative with discipline, and how their decisions shaped the outcomes of major naval conflicts. The book is both a scholarly study and a compelling narrative of leadership under pressure, offering insights into the enduring challenges of maritime command. Original green & cream cloth, gilt lettered. With a creased & torn dustwrapper. Size: 16 x 24 cms. Category: Varied Books; ISBN: 0674016815. ISBN/EAN: 9780674016811. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0674016815 ISBN 13: 9780674016811
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 400 pages. Commanders at sea struggle not only with the unpredictability of natural elem ents, but also with a shroud of uncertainty often referred to as the fog of war . Over the centuries most admirals yielded to the natural temptation to find in.
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Command at Sea : Naval Command and Control Since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2007
ISBN 10: 0674024117 ISBN 13: 9780674024113
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control Since the Sixteenth Century
Published by Harvard University Press 2005, 2005
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
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Super octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control since the Sixteenth Century (eng)
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2007
ISBN 10: 0674024117 ISBN 13: 9780674024113
Condition: new.
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Command at Sea : Naval Command and Control Since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2007
ISBN 10: 0674024117 ISBN 13: 9780674024113
Condition: New.
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control Since the Sixteenth Century (Paperback or Softback)
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press 4/1/2007, 2007
ISBN 10: 0674024117 ISBN 13: 9780674024113
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control Since the Sixteenth Century. Book.
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2007
ISBN 10: 0674024117 ISBN 13: 9780674024113
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Condition: New. Commanders at sea struggle with the unpredictability of natural elements and with a shroud of uncertainty often referred to as the "fog of war". Over the centuries, most admirals tried to find in new technologies a means to assert centralized control over their forces. This work observes five centuries of dramatic encounters under sail and steam. Num Pages: 400 pages, 12 maps. BIC Classification: 3J; HBTM; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 146 x 25. Weight in Grams: 518. . 2007. New Ed. paperback. . . . .
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control Since the Sixteenth Century [VINTAGE 2005] [FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING]
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachussets, 2005
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Perlak, Marianne (book design) (illustrator). 1st Edition. As new condition forest green boards, white cloth spine, and gold spine lettering contained in an as new condition non price-clipped color illustrated dust jacket. Includes Author Dedication; List of Battle Maps; Preliminary Page Quote; Prologue: A Regular Confusion; Notes; Acknowledgments; and Index. Illustrated with black-and-white maps. "Naval culture is very different from military culture. The difference is the result of four centuries of autonomy of command at sea. Michael Palmer explains this brilliantly." -- John Lehman, former Secretary of the Navy, 1981-1987. "Palmer has produced what seems to be the only work ever specifically devoted to the problems of command at sea. A highly original volume, fascinating from beginning to end." -- Martin van Creveld, author of Command in War. "Command at Sea is a lucid and engaging book which represents a much-needed new approach to the history of naval warfare. Michael Palmer's work makes interesting reading for anyone and essential reading for the professional." -- Ronald Spector, author or At War at Sea. "In this sweeping tour de force, Michael Palmer illustrates the impact that signaling systems had on command decision making during four centuries of naval combat. Citing a score of pivotal naval engagements from Kentish Knock in 1652 to Desert Storm in 1991, Palmer shows dramatically how success at sea depended of effective communication, whatever the dominant technology." -- Craig L. Symonds, U.S. Naval Academy. "Commanders at sea struggle not only with the unpredictability of natural elements but also with a shroud of uncertainty called the "fog of war." Over the centuries most admirals have yielded to the natural temptation to find in new technologies ways to assert centralized control over their fleets. But other commanders have recognized the fog for what it is: a constant level of uncertainty resistant to mere technological solution. In this grand history of naval warfare, Michael Palmer observes five centuries of dramatic encounters under sail and stream. From reliance on signal flags in the seventeenth century to satellite communications in the twenty-first, admirals looked to the next advance in technology as the one that wold allow them to control their forces. But while abilities to communicate improved, Palmer shows, other technologies simultanously shrank admirals' windows of decision. As a result, naval commanders have never had sufficient means or time to direct subordinates in battle. Successful commanders such as Horatio Nelson (1758 - 1805) and Arleigh Burke (1901 - 1996) accepted this reality. They sought solutions to the dilemmas of command in the personal indoctrination of subordinates through discussion, comradeship, and displays of trust and confidence. Such leaders created a commonality of vision and fostered a high degree of individual initiative. Their decentralized approach to command resulted in a resiliency that often provided the key to success in battle. Palmer's exciting and enlighening history reveals the myriad efforts of naval commanders to navigate the fog of war." -- from the inner front and rear jacket flaps. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Michael A. Palmer is Professor of History, East Carolina University.
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COMMAND AT SEA Naval Command and Control Since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, Massachusetts, 2005
ISBN 10: 0674016815 ISBN 13: 9780674016811
First Edition
Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Fine in a Fine dust jacket. ; 6.25 X 0.75 X 9.5 inches; 432 pages.
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Command at Sea : Naval Command and Control Since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2007
ISBN 10: 0674024117 ISBN 13: 9780674024113
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2007
ISBN 10: 0674024117 ISBN 13: 9780674024113
Condition: New. Commanders at sea struggle with the unpredictability of natural elements and with a shroud of uncertainty often referred to as the "fog of war". Over the centuries, most admirals tried to find in new technologies a means to assert centralized control over their forces. This work observes five centuries of dramatic encounters under sail and steam. Num Pages: 400 pages, 12 maps. BIC Classification: 3J; HBTM; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 146 x 25. Weight in Grams: 518. . 2007. New Ed. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
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Command at Sea : Naval Command and Control Since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2007
ISBN 10: 0674024117 ISBN 13: 9780674024113
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Brand New. 377 pages. 8.75x5.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, USA, 2005
ISBN 10: 0674016815 ISBN 13: 9780674016811
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Size: Medium (20 to 26cm). Item Type: Book. Text body is clean and unmarked. Binding tight, spine fine. ISBN: 0674016815. ISBN/EAN: 9780674016811. *** WE POST TO AUSTRALIA,UK,IRELAND,CANADA,NEW ZEALAND,JAPAN & SINGAPORE ONLY ***.
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control Since the Sixteenth Century
Published by Cambridge & London: Harvard University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0674016815 ISBN 13: 9780674016811
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Add to basketHardback in Dust Wrapper. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition (first printing). Hardback. Dust wrapper over quarter-bound cream on green boards with gilt titles to the spine; Measures 9½" x 6½" (1.2 kg); pp 377; Index; Includes: Plans of battle; Maps; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #202682 ||.
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Command at Sea, naval command and control since the sixteenth century
Published by Harvard University Press, 2005
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Add to basket388 pages. illustrated with battle plans. fine condition hardback in the dust-jacket. an exciting and enlightening history revealing the myriad efforts of naval commanders to navigate the 'fog of war' over five centuries of naval actions [Please see our storefront page for shipping information].
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0674016815 ISBN 13: 9780674016811
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control since the Sixteenth Century Palmer, Michael A.
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0674016815 ISBN 13: 9780674016811
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Condition: New. In a grand history of naval warfare, Palmer observes five centuries of dramatic encounters under sail and steam, demonstrating that while abilities to communicate improved, other technologies simultaneously shrank admirals windows of decision. As a result,.
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Command at Sea: Naval Command and Control since the Sixteenth Century
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2007
ISBN 10: 0674024117 ISBN 13: 9780674024113
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