Birth of the Battleship

Beeler, J: 2001 UK, hardcover with dustjacket 224 pages, with photos, plans and an index. Birth of the Battleship examines the crucial decade of 1870-1881 when British capital ship design underwent fundamental transformation, challenging the traditional view of this period as the 'Dark Ages' of naval architecture. Beeler demonstrates how technological innovation, political pressures, economic constraints, and strategic considerations converged to shape the modern battleship concept during this pivotal era of maritime warfare evolution. ISBN 9781840675344 In very good condition