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1663. While commanding a man-of-war in the Mediterranean, Matthew
Quinton captures a Corsair pirate under the nose of a Maltese
knight, the sinister Montnoir. But the 'pirate' is soon unmasked as
O'Dwyer, a renegade Irishman with a fabulous yarn about a vast gold
mine in the African desert.
This ground-breaking book provides the first study of naval
ideology, defined as the mass of cultural ideas and shared
perspectives that, for early modern states and belief systems,
justified the creation and use of naval forces. Sixteen scholars
examine a wide range of themes over a wide time period and broad
geographical range, embracing Britain, the Netherlands, France,
Spain, Sweden, Russia, Venice and the United States, along with the
"extra-national" polities of piracy, neutrality, and international
Calvinism. This volume provides important and often provocative new
insights into both the growth of western naval power and important
elements of political, cultural and religious history.
Based on extensive research, The Naval History of Wales tells a
compelling story that spans nearly 2,000 years, from the Romans to
the present. Many Welshmen and women have served in both the Royal
Navy and the navies of other countries. Welshmen played major parts
in voyages of exploration, in the navy's suppression of the slave
trade, and in naval warfare from the Viking era to the Spanish
Armada, in the American Civil War, both world wars and the
Falklands War. The navy also did much to shape Wales itself. The
town of Pembroke Dock was created by the country's only Royal
Dockyard, while the expansion of the coal and copper industries was
largely driven by the navy. Comprehensive, enlightening and
provocative, J.D. Davies also explodes many myths about Welsh
history, arguing that most Welshmen in the sailing navy were
volunteers not pressed men, and that relative to the size of
national populations, proportionally more Welsh seaman than English
fought at Trafalgar. Recounted in vivid detail, this volume that no
maritime or Welsh historian can do without.
This ground-breaking book provides the first study of naval
ideology, defined as the mass of cultural ideas and shared
perspectives that, for early modern states and belief systems,
justified the creation and use of naval forces. Sixteen scholars
examine a wide range of themes over a wide time period and broad
geographical range, embracing Britain, the Netherlands, France,
Spain, Sweden, Russia, Venice and the United States, along with the
"extra-national" polities of piracy, neutrality, and international
Calvinism. This volume provides important and often provocative new
insights into both the growth of western naval power and important
elements of political, cultural and religious history.
The call of the republic, the weight of destiny. A new legend takes
to the seas.'A thrilling new adventure series that rivals the
immortal Patrick O’Brian' Angus Donald1793. The infant French
republic is assailed on all sides, by enemies within and the
combined might of the great European monarchies without. A
fanatical regime has taken power in Paris. In the midst of these
upheavals, Philippe Kermorvant, son of an English aristocrat and a
French nobleman, arrives in Brittany, his father’s homeland, for
the first time in his life. He gained experience of brutal warfare
as a young officer in the fledgling United States, and Russian,
Navies. Now he has three reasons for making his new home in France:
his fervent belief in the ideals proclaimed by the new French
Republic, his desire to revive the ancient estate of his family,
and his wish to fight against those whom he has always regarded as
his enemy… The English. But with the core of the French fleet on
the verge of mutiny and the horrors of ‘Madame Guillotine’ at
their peak, Philippe will have more than warfare, politics and
family entanglements to contend with. From a toxic homecoming
welcome to an arbitrary spell in gaol, Philippe’s loyalty to the
republic will be tested to breaking point. Everything will come to
a head in a life-or-death battle on the high seas, which will leave
him with an impossible choice. One that will change his life
forever… The thrilling introduction to the newest star of
Napoleonic naval fiction, Philippe Kermorvant, from award-winning
naval author and historian J. D. Davies, perfect for fans of C. S.
Forester, Patrick O’Brian and Julian Stockwin.
Development and publication of this monograph are the result of the
joint efforts of Boston Edison Company and the Pilgrim
Administrative Technical Committee (PATC). The PATC is an advisory
committee established in 1969 to ensure that Pilgrim Station marine
studies have the benefit of Qualified scientific and technical
advice and are responsive to regulatory agency concerns. The PATC
is composed of representatives from the following: Massachusetts
Division of Marine Fisheries Massachusetts Division of Water
Pollution Control National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA) U. S.
Environmental Protection Agency U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(Dept. of the Interior) University of Massachusetts Boston Edison
Company The PATC formed the Pi 1 grim Stati on Marine Ecology
Monograph Subcommi ttee to guide Monograph funding efforts, oversee
technical aspects of preparation, consi der editor sel ecti on,
advi se the edi tors and authors, and resol ve possi bl e
conflicts. Members of the Subcommittee were as follows: W. Leigh
Bridges - Mass. Div. Marine Fisheries (Subcommittee Chairman)
Robert Lawton - Mass. Div. of Marine Fisheries Joseph Pelczarski -
Mass. Office Coastal Zone Management Michael Ross - University of
Massachusetts Robert Leger - U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Thomas Horst - Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation Richard
Toner - Marine Research, Inc. Robert Anderson - Boston Edison
Company Lewis Scotton - Boston Edison Company This publication was
made possible by grants from: Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone
Management Boston Edison Company Massachusetts Division of Marine
Fisheries U. S.
Legendary warriors, devastating sea battles, and a chance, finally,
for vengeance.After a daring escape from a British prison, Philippe
Kermorvant returns to France and gains command of a frigate in the
Mediterranean, where France is trying to rebuild its decimated
fleet. Facing overwhelming odds, the fleet is forced to flee for
refuge to a fortified bay. The prospect of an interminable blockade
looms, but Philippe is given leave from his command to meet an
enigmatic young general, who has a mission for him. What follows is
a shocking murder, a siege, a whirlwind romance and a duel to the
death on the high seas, as Philippe contends with threats from
every side. And amidst all this chaos, a terrible face from his
past threatens to uproot everything that he has built for himself.
A fascinating naval adventure of the Age of Sail told from the
French perspective, perfect for fans of Hornblower and Sharpe.
"Competitive Success: How Branding Adds Value" explains how
companies can realize substantial competitive advantages and gains
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spectrum, including: Brand strategy Implementation Customer/brand
insight Resource allocation Performance measurement
Pepys's Navy describes every aspect the English navy in the second
half of the seventeenth century, from the time when the Fleet Royal
was taken into Parliamentary control after the defeat of Charles I,
until the accession of William and Mary in 1689 when the long
period of war with the Dutch came to an end. This is a crucial era
which witnessed the creation of a permanent naval service, in
essence the birth of the Royal Navy. Every aspect of the navy is
covered - naval administration, ship types and shipbuilding, naval
recruitment and crews, seamanship and gunnery, shipboard life,
dockyards and bases, the foreign navies of the period, and the
three major wars which were fought against the Dutch in the Channel
and the North Sea. Samuel Pepys, whose thirty years of service did
so much to replace the ad hoc processes of the past with systems
for construction and administration, is one of the most significant
players, and the navy which was, by 1690, ready for the 100 years
of global struggle with the French owed much to his tireless
work.This is a hugely significant book for historians, naval
enthusiasts and for all those with an interest in Pepys and this
colourful era of the seventeenth century, and a new affordable
paperback edition will be widely welcomed.
The call of the republic, the weight of destiny. A new legend takes
to the seas.'A thrilling new adventure series that rivals the
immortal Patrick O'Brian' Angus Donald1793. The infant French
republic is assailed on all sides, by enemies within and the
combined might of the great European monarchies without. A
fanatical regime has taken power in Paris. In the midst of these
upheavals, Philippe Kermorvant, son of an English aristocrat and a
French nobleman, arrives in Brittany, his father's homeland, for
the first time in his life. He gained experience of brutal warfare
as a young officer in the fledgling United States, and Russian,
Navies. Now he has three reasons for making his new home in France:
his fervent belief in the ideals proclaimed by the new French
Republic, his desire to revive the ancient estate of his family,
and his wish to fight against those whom he has always regarded as
his enemy... The English. But with the core of the French fleet on
the verge of mutiny and the horrors of 'Madame Guillotine' at their
peak, Philippe will have more than warfare, politics and family
entanglements to contend with. From a toxic homecoming welcome to
an arbitrary spell in gaol, Philippe's loyalty to the republic will
be tested to breaking point. Everything will come to a head in a
life-or-death battle on the high seas, which will leave him with an
impossible choice. One that will change his life forever... The
thrilling introduction to the newest star of Napoleonic naval
fiction, Philippe Kermorvant, from award-winning naval author and
historian J. D. Davies, perfect for fans of C. S. Forester, Patrick
O'Brian and Julian Stockwin.
Fight for your country. Fight for your king. Fight for your life...
Gripping adventure in the Tudor Navy. Jack Stannard has spent his
whole life at sea, enduring savage beatings from his father and the
furious aggression of whip-cracking storms. But a more cruel and
dangerous foe is on the horizon. When Henry VIII dissolves the
monasteries and wages war against France and Scotland
simultaneously, Jack must take up his family destiny at the head of
the Dunwich fleet. But enemy blades may be the least of his
problems. Aging ships, treacherous rivals and ghosts from the past
all threaten to interfere with the war effort. The only man he can
trust is Thomas Ryman, a former warrior turned monk. As the English
fleet descends on Edinburgh, the dangerous game of politics and war
reaches a shattering climax aboard the pride of Henry's navy - the
Mary Rose. Stannard and Ryman know that it is not just their lives
that are at stake, but the future of England herself... Stuffed to
the gunwales with gripping naval combat and adventure, Destiny's
Tide is the first in a thrilling new series set amidst the rise of
the Tudor Navy, perfect for fans of Julian Stockwin, C. S.
Forester's Hornblower, and Patrick O'Brian
The beacons are lit - the Armada is sighted off the English coast.
The thrilling final instalment of the Navy Royal trilogy.1588: The
greatest naval force of its age bears down upon England. As a
devastating battle looms, a nation holds its breath. Jack Stannard,
grandson of the original Jack, is stationed on Drake's warship
Revenge. His father, Tom, commands his own vessel and even his
grandfather is close by. Each must be ready for the greatest battle
of their lives. Everything is at stake: the fleet, the Queen,
England and behind it all something even more binding. Family. On
every front they must triumph... A brilliant and intricate portrait
of one of the world's most important sea battles and its aftermath,
Armada's Wake is a masterpiece of historical adventure, perfect for
fans of Patrick O'Brian, C. S. Forester and Bernard Cornwell.
An adventure on the High Seas... Stannard fights for his life
across the stormy AtlanticCaptain Jack Stannard showed his worth in
the Battle of the Solent. But little did he know how his actions
there would change his life forever. After a lucky escape at sea,
he is drawn to Elizabeth I's spymaster Francis Walsingham, who sets
Jack on an extraordinary mission to Africa and the Caribbean in
company with two unscrupulous sea captains, John Hawkins and
Francis Drake. Stannard may be a man of the sea at heart, but for
the former Dunwich lad, this is adventure on a new and
unprecedented scale, from the force of a hurricane to the might of
the Spanish fleet. Buckle up! The next instalment in the
enthralling Jack Stannard and the Navy Royal series, Battle's Flood
is perfect for readers of Julian Stockwin and the Hornblower
novels.
This is the first book ever written about Wales' part in naval
history. Based on extensive research, it tells a compelling story
that spans nearly two thousand years, from the Romans to the
present. Many Welshmen - and women - have served in both the Royal
Navy and the navies of other countries. Welshmen played major parts
in voyages of exploration, in the navy's suppression of the slave
trade, and in naval warfare from the Viking era to the Spanish
Armada, in the American Civil War, both World Wars and the
Falklands War. Britannia's Dragon tells their stories in vivid
detail. The navy also did much to shape Wales itself. The town of
Pembroke Dock was created by the country's only Royal Dockyard,
while the expansion of the coal and copper industries was largely
driven by the navy. Comprehensive, enlightening and provocative,
Britannia's Dragon also explodes many myths about Welsh history,
arguing that most Welshmen in the sailing navy were volunteers not
pressed men, and that relative to the size of national populations,
proportionally more Welsh seaman than English fought at Trafalgar.
Mining And Metallurgical Investigations, No. 55. Preface By John D.
Beatty. Analytical Edition, V1, No. 3, July 15, 1929.
Set sail for Africa in this thrilling sequel to "Gentleman
Captain."
When a captured Barbary pirate tells a tale of a mountain of gold
deep in Africa, gentleman Captain Matthew Quinton has his doubts.
But King Charles II can't resist the chance to outstrip the Dutch
with a limitless source of wealth. With the devious corsair aboard,
Quinton embarks on a voyage past the edge of the map and into the
African unknown. As he gets closer, and as sabotage attempts pile
up, he begins to wonder if there is truth in the legend after all .
. .
Back in England, the king has arranged a marriage between
Quinton's elder brother and a mysterious lady rumored to have
murdered her previous husbands. Will Quinton be able to find the
fabled mountain of gold and return home in time to protect his
family?
"J. D. Davies writes with surging lyricism and surprisingly witty
insight about a subject that he clearly knows through and
through... These are superb books and I look forward eagerly to
reading more of them."--Angus Donald, author of "The Outlaw
Chronicles"
"Swashbuckling suspense, royal intrigue, and high seas naval
action... an] excellent series."--"Publishers Weekly"
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