ISBN: 9780282445218 - columna rostrata, or a critical history of the english sea-affairs: wherein all the remarkable actions of the english nation at sea are described, and ... the three dutch wars) are proved, either from (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book details naval history from the period before the arrival of the Romans to the Elizabethan era. Beginning with the Saxons, the author follows the progress of English sea power through the Danish invasions, the Norman Conquest, the reigns of the Plantagenets, and the early Tudors. The author recounts the major conflicts, exploring a series of sea battles which helped forge the identity of the English people. Along the way, he examines the development of English naval power, with particular emphasis on the rise of the Royal Navy. The author uses first-hand accounts, contemporary documents and chronicles to provide a fresh appraisal of a crucial period in English history. By grounding the work in the sources of the time, the book provides vivid insights into how the English came to dominate the seas, an achievement that shaped the course of world history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…