Isbn: 9780713994117 - the command of the ocean: a naval history of britain 1649-1815 (11 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The Command of the Ocean describes with unprecedented authority and scholarship the rise of Britain to naval greatness, and the central place of the Navy and naval activity in the life of the nation and government. Based on the author's own research in half a dozen languages over nearly a decade, and synthesising a vast quantity of secondary material, it describes not just battles and cruises but how the Navy was manned, how it was supplied with timber, hemp and iron, how its men (and sometimes women) were fed, and above all how it was financed and directed. It was during the century and a half covered by this book that the successful organising of these last three victualling, money and management took the Navy to the heart of the British state. . It is the great achievement of the book to show how completely integrated and mutually dependent Britain and the Navy then became. The Command of the Ocean is a landmark in naval and military history; but it also allows us to see the history of Britain as a whole in a new perspective. Anyone interested in British history at this crucial stage in its development will find it both engrossing and enlightening. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Fourth printing. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Good. 8th impression. Little wear to boards. Content is clean. Complete DJ with faded spine and sticker to rear.

Zustand: Good. 5th printing. Boards have light marks. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with little wear.

Zustand: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Light age tone to page ends. Good DJ with light edge wear and creasing.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The Command of the Ocean describes with unprecedented authority and scholarship the rise of Britain to naval greatness, and the central place of the Navy and naval activity in the life of the nation and government. Based on the author's own research in half a dozen languages over nearly a decade, and synthesising a vast quantity of secondary material, it describes not just battles and cruises but how the Navy was manned, how it was supplied with timber, hemp and iron, how its men (and sometimes women) were fed, and above all how it was financed and directed. It was during the century and a half covered by this book that the successful organising of these last three victualling, money and management took the Navy to the heart of the British state. . It is the great achievement of the book to show how completely integrated and mutually dependent Britain and the Navy then became. The Command of the Ocean is a landmark in naval and military history; but it also allows us to see the history of Britain as a whole in a new perspective. Anyone interested in British history at this crucial stage in its development will find it both engrossing and enlightening.…

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Not price-clipped. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright and clean. Physical description; lxv, 907 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages [777]-863) and index. Subjects; Great Britain. Royal Navy. Sea power. Naval art and science. Naval history. 17th century. 18th century. 19th century. 1649-1815. Stuarts, 1603-1714. Illustrated. Maps. 1 Kg.…

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. Bump to head of spine with small split. Slight rubbing and several small tears to head of D/J spine. Light rubbing to extremities.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very good. First Edition. First edition, fifth printing. Pages clean and bright, no markings, light wear to edges. Binding tight. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Used - As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Spine, binding and covers all fine; robust blue boards with nice gilt title on spine. Contents very clean, with no inscription and no tanning, and a gift label on the inside cover. Dustcover very good with barely any sign of wear. 907 pages.…