The Rise and Fall of British Shipbuilding

Burton, Anthony: 1994 London, softcover 272 pages, with photos. Anthony Burton chronicles the transformation of Britain from the world's leading shipbuilding nation in the 19th century to a diminished industry by the 21st century, highlighting key figures and technological shifts that influenced this decline. It examines the complacency of traditional shipbuilders in the face of innovation and competition, ultimately leading to a reliance on government contracts for survival. ISBN 9780094756205 In very good condition