British Warships in the Age of Sail 1603 – 1714 by Rif Winfield
VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: British Warships in the Age of Sail 1603 – 1714 by Rif Winfield Summary: The seventeenth century saw the transformation of Britain from a minor state on the fringes of Europe into a global economic power, whose interests were protected and promoted by the largest navy in the world. The character of this navy was forged by a bloody civil war, three fiercely disputed conflicts with the Dutch, and the first of many wars with the French. In the process the ships themselves were transformed from the surviving galleons that had defeated the Spanish Armada, through huge prestige vessels like Prince Royal and Sovereign of the Seas and the lightly built frigates of the Commonwealth era into warships that were recognizably ships of the line. These radical developments in the design and employment of warships can be followed in detail for the first time in this comprehensive new reference book, which outlines the history of every ship built, purchased or captured that saw naval service during this era. Author: Rif Winfield Publisher: Seaforth Publishing. Barnsley Year Published: 2009 Edition: 1st Edition Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: 9781848320406 Dimensions: 29cm x 25cm Notes: Please note this is a heavy book and may require extra postage if sent outside of the UK. Please ask for quote to your destination. SKU: VSS / 257 / H / 7727 / 6089 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Near fine Book condition: Near fine Binding: Intact Pages: 314 pages
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