Our fascination with the drama of war at sea is as strong today as it was in the heyday of the sailing ship.This book, written by one of the world's foremost authors on naval warfare, describes the dramatic battles of an age when sail was supreme. Andrew Lambert's comprehensive history examines key naval conflicts from the highest strategic level right down to the experience of the ordinary sailor. Fully illustrated throughout, this book incorporates computer-generated cartography that brings the sea battles to life.
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Author: Andrew D. Lambert Title: War at Sea in the Age of Sail 1650-1850 Series: n/a First Published by: Cassell Place: Format: HC Date: 2000 ISBN-10: 0-304352-46-2 ISBN-13: 978-0304352463 Written specifically for Young Adults: |