The Oxford Illustrated History of the Royal Navy

Hill, J.R., ea.: 2002 Oxford University Press, Oxford, softcover 480 pages. Richly illustrated with maps, plates and photographs. This updated volume explores the complete historical evolution of the Royal Navy and its essential role as an instrument of national power from the Anglo-Saxon era to the dawn of the new millennium. Across fourteen chapters, various expert contributors provide an in-depth analysis of developments in naval strategy, shipbuilding technology, major campaigns, and the societal impact of the fleet through the centuries. ISBN 9780198605270 In good condition.