HMS Victory: First Rate 1765 (Seaforth Historic Ships)

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Synopsis
&“A first-rate visual guide to the most famous preserved warship on the planet. The imagery has the &‘wow&’ factor . . . a brilliant showcase.&”—Warships International Fleet Review HMS Victory is probably the best-known historic ship in the world. A symbol of the Royal Navy&’s achievements during the great age of sail, she is based in Portsmouth and seen by tens of thousands of visitors each year. In this new series written by experts and containing more than 200 specially commissioned photographs, each title will take the reader on a superbly illustrated tour of the ship, from bow to stern and deck by deck. Significant parts of the vessel for example, the capstan, steering gear, armament, brody stove, cockpit, stern cabins are given detailed coverage both in words and pictures, so that the reader has at hand the most complete visual record and explanation of the ship that exists. In addition, the importance of the ship, both in her own time and now as a museum vessel, is explained, while her design and build, her fighting career and her life prior to restoration and exhibition are all described. No other books offer such superb visual impact and detailed information as the Seaforth Historic Ship Series—a truly groundbreaking concept bringing the ships of our past vividly to life. Nominated for the 2011 Mountbatten Awards &“In a precise and careful treatment, they cover the evolution of naval architecture, maritime warfare, and British strategy that led to the construction of the 100-gun ship-of-the-line . . . A valuable book for students of the age of fighting sail.&”—New York Military Affairs Symposium
Copyright:
2005

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
128 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781783409396
Related ISBNs:
9781848320949
Publisher:
Pen & Sword Books
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Iain Ballantyne & Jonathan Eastland
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Military, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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