The Imperial Russian Navy

Watts, Anthony.J: 1990 Arms and Armour, hardcover with dust jacket, 192 pages. An overview of the ships. The Imperial Russian Navy (1990) by Anthony J. Watts provides a comprehensive illustrated history of the Russian fleet, tracking its evolution from the introduction of the first steam warships in 1850 to its ultimate collapse during the Revolution of 1917. The book combines an analytical narrative of naval policies, personnel, and historical conflicts with an extensive technical reference directory that chronicles and illustrates individual vessels, including rare designs like the circular floating forts. ISBN 9780853689126 In very good condition