The Line of Battle: Sailing Warships, 1650-1840

 

Although purpose built fighting ships had existed earlier, the principal characteristics of the classic sailing warship were defined in the mid-seventeenth century, and the line of battle ship became ever more distinct. Alongside came the greater specialisation of the fleets and the evolution of the frigate and the adaptation of myriad types of craft for naval use. The story of these developments is clearly elucidated in this volume.

 

Robert Gardiner

Hardcover with d/w large format 208pp Conway Maritime Press 1992 1st Ed

 

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Book Code:  SH1816