Tudor Warships (1) - Henry VIII's Navy (Paperback)

"Through contemporary illustrations and intricate artwork, the author traces the changing face of warship design during the Renaissance as Henry paved the way for English dominance of the sea."- Capt. Edward Lundquist, "Sea Classics" (June 2008)
In this book, expert Angus Konstam explores the fledging Tudor Navy, tracing its history, from its origins as a merchant fleet under Henry VII through to its emergence as a powerful force under Henry VIII. Examining the operational use of Henry's Tudor warships the author analyzes the battle of the Solent in 1545, in which Henry's fleet took on a French fleet of 200 ships - much larger than the Spanish Armada decades later. Despite the well documented loss of his flagship, the Mary Rose Henry's smaller force succeeded in preventing a French victory. Although many people will have heard of the mighty Mary Rose, this book will tell the story of more than just the tragic sinking of Henry's flagship, describing how one of history's most dynamic kings grew the navy from the five warships that were his father's legacy to fifty-three deadly gunships at the forefront of his empire-building strategy. Through contemporary illustrations and intricate artwork, the author traces the changing face of warship design during the Renaissance as Henry paved the way for English dominance of the sea.

General

Imprint:	Osprey Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	New Vanguard
Release date:	April 2008
First published:	April 2008
Authors:	Angus Konstam
Illustrators:	Tony Bryan
Dimensions:	248 x 184 x 5mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	48
ISBN-13:	978-1-84603-251-6
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Maritime history Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest > Ships & shipping: general interest > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Maritime history Promotions
LSN:	1-84603-251-2
Barcode:	9781846032516

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