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A new hardcover book edited by H. V. Bowen, Elizabeth Mancke & John G. Reid is released today (31 May) in the UK, Britain's Oceanic Empire: Atlantic and Indian Ocean Worlds, c.1550-1850. It will be released in the US on 30 June 2012.

This pioneering comparative study of British imperialism in the Atlantic and Indian Ocean worlds draws on the perspectives of British newcomers overseas and their native hosts, metropolitan officials and corporate enterprises, migrants and settlers. Leading scholars examine the divergences and commonalities in the legal and economic regimes that allowed Britain to project imperium across the globe. They explore the nature of

John D. Grainger has a new book which is now available in hardcover, Dictionary of British Naval Battles. It was released wordlwide in April.

This very substantial, comprehensive dictionary contains entries on all the battles fought at sea by British fleets and ships since Anglo-Saxon times. Major battles, such as Trafalgar or Jutland, minor actions, often convoy and frigate actions, troop landings, bombardments and single ship actions are all covered.

Most accounts of British naval power focus on the big battles and the glorious victories - the picture which emerges from the rich detail in this dictionary,

Author Julian Stockwin has a new novel which is now available for pre-order in hardcover, Betrayal. It is due for release worldwide on 11 October 2012.

Cape Colony is proving a tiresome assignment for Captain Kydd's daring commander-in-chief Commodore Popham. Rumours that South America's Spanish colonies are in a ferment of popular unrest and of a treasure hoard of silver spur him to assemble a makeshift invasion fleet and launch a bold attack on the capital of the Viceroyalty of the River Plate, Buenos Aires.

Navigating the treacherous bars and mud flats of the river,

Covering the land as well as the sea campaigns, William H. White has a new book recently released in paperback, "...our flag was still there": The Sea History Press Guide to the War of 1812 - Its History and Bicentennial Commemorations. It is currently only available in the US.

As we approach the bicentennial of the War of 1812, "...our flag was still there" will explore the issues that led up to the declaration of war, political tensions, events and the key players. Maritime historian and award-winning author William H. White will guide readers through the highlights of both the land campaigns and the sea

Philip MacDougall has a new book which is now available for pre-order in hardcover, Chatham Dockyard: The Rise and Fall of a Military Industrial Complex. It will be released wordlwide on 1 June 2012.

Founded in 1570, Chatham Dockyard quickly became one of the most important naval yards for the repair and building of warships, maintaining a pre-eminent position for the next 400 years. Located on the River Medway, in all, the yard was responsible for the construction of over 500 warships, these ranging from simple naval pinnaces through to