Sailing Ships of War 1400-1860

Howard, Dr. Frank: 1979 UK, hardcover without dust jacket 254 pages.. with detailed illustrations. Frank Howard's "Sailing Ships of War 1400-1860" provides a comprehensive technical survey of European naval warships' development from the advent of the three-masted ship to the eclipse of sail in naval warfare. The book examines the anatomy and design evolution of warships that made possible European exploration of the Americas, Indies, and Far East, with detailed emphasis on technical specifications and construction methods. ISBN 9780851771380 Beware. No dust jacket as on image. In good condition