For nearly two hundred years huge wooden warships called "ships of
the line" dominated war at sea and were thus instrumental in the
European struggle for power and the spread of imperialism. Foremost
among the great naval powers were Great Britain and France, whose
advanced economies could support large numbers of these expensive
ships. This book, the first joint history of these great navies,
offers a uniquely impartial and comprehensive picture of the two
forces-their shipbuilding programs, naval campaigns, and battles,
and their wartime strategies and diplomacy. Jonathan R. Dull is the
author of two award-winning histories of the French navy. Bringing
to bear years of study of war and diplomacy, his book conveys the
fine details and the high drama of the age of grand and decisive
naval conflict. Dull delves into the seven wars that Great Britain
and France, often in alliance with lesser naval powers such as
Spain and the Netherlands, fought between 1688 and 1815. Viewing
war as most statesmen of the time saw it-as a contest of
endurance-he also treats the tragic side of the Franco-British
wars, which shattered the greater security and prosperity the two
powers enjoyed during their brief period as allies. Purchase the
audio edition.
General
| Imprint: |
Bison Books
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Studies in War, Society, and the Military |
| Release date: |
May 2009 |
| First published: |
June 2009 |
| Authors: |
Jonathan R. Dull
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards / Cloth over boards
|
| Pages: |
268 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-8032-1930-4 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Warfare & defence >
Naval forces & warfare
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-8032-1930-X |
| Barcode: |
9780803219304 |
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