The Safeguard of the Sea: A Naval History of Britain, 660-1649W. W. Norton & Company, 1999 - 691 pages Throughout the chronicle of Britain's history, one factor above all others has determined the fate of kings, the security of trade, and the integrity of the realm. Without its navy, Britain would have been a weakling among the nations of Europe, could never have built or maintained the empire, and in all likelihood would have been overrun by the armies of Napoleon and Hitler. Now, for the first time in nearly a century, a prominent naval historian has undertaken a comprehensive account of the history and traditions of this most essential institution. N. A. M. Rodger has produced a superb work, combining scholarship with narrative, that demonstrates how the political and social history of Britain has been inextricably intertwined with the strength-or weakness-of her seapower. From the early military campaigns against the Vikings to the defeat of the great Spanish Armada in the reign of Elizabeth I, this volume touches on some of the most colorful characters in British history. It also provides fascinating details on naval construction, logistics, health, diet, and weaponry. "A splendid book. It combines impressively detailed research with breadth of perception....[Rodger] has prepared an admirable historical record that will be read and reread in the years ahead."--Times [London] |
Table des matières
The Three Seas | 1 |
A Diamond in his Crown | 26 |
The Fall of the House of Anjou | 50 |
Ships of | 61 |
The Northern Wars | 73 |
Edward III at | 91 |
Decline and Fall | 109 |
The Chief Support of the Kingdom | 117 |
The Undertakings of a Maiden Queen | 327 |
No More Drakes | 347 |
Operations 16031630 | 364 |
One and | 395 |
The Fall of Three Kingdoms | 411 |
Conclusion | 427 |
Chronology | 435 |
Ships | 473 |
Captains and Admirals | 131 |
Change and Decay | 153 |
The Flower of Englands Garland | 176 |
The Galley and the Galleon | 204 |
The Council of the Marine | 221 |
The Spanish | 238 |
The Advantage of Time and Place | 254 |
The Path to Fame | 297 |
Sailors for my Money | 312 |
Medieval Fleets | 490 |
Rates of Pay | 498 |
Admirals and Officials | 504 |
References | 511 |
Glossary | 589 |
Abbreviations | 609 |
663 | |
Autres éditions - Tout afficher
The Safeguard of the Sea: A Naval History of Britain 660-1649 N A M Rodger Aucun aperçu disponible - 2004 |
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