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Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
The Royal Navy List, Or, Who's who in the Navy
Author: The Royal Navy List Or Who's who in the Navy
Author: Lean's Royal Navy List
Author: Francis LeanThe Royal Navy List Or Who's who in the Navy
Author: Who's who in Naval History
Author: Alastair WilsonPublisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415308281
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
This A-Z guide covers the life and careers of over 600 key figures in naval history, from the sixteenth century to the present day. Featuring influential figures from the UK, US and around the world, from the great admirals such as Nelson, to minesweepers, designers and administrators, it is an invaluable guide to those who have shaped naval history.
The Royal Navy List
Author: The Royal Navy List Or Who's who in the Navy
Author: The Royal Navy List or Who's who in the Navy
Author: The Royal Navy List Or Who's who in the Navy
Author: Who's who in Nelson's Navy
Author: Nicholas TracyPublisher: Bloomsbury Academic
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
This new collection of short biographies tells of the heroic deeds of two hundred prominent officers who fought at sea through the wars against the French Republic and Empire. The circumstances of a war for national survival and social order put an end to the political divisions which had characterized the officer class of the Royal Navy in the preceding two centuries and produced a remarkable body of men whose competence, commitment and ability where to lead to Britain's complete command of the oceans; the most outstanding of these form the core of this book. Each biography, of around one thousand words, describes the events in these men's careers and sets their achievements within the context of the wars. Their early lives and promotions are detailed as well as their marriages and family lives. Indeed, the extraordinary web of personal and service relationships that emerges is one of the fascinating themes of the book; connections made a vast difference between languishing as a lieutenant and being remembered when a ship needed a commander. Drawing on contemporary and nineteenth-century sources the author has put together a fascinating collection of lives which make for rousing reading; but the details of promotions and other events will also make the book an important reference work for scholars and enthusiasts of the period.