Illustrated Encyclopedia of Battleships From 1860 to the First World - Wa

Informationen zum Autor By Capt. Peter Hore Klappentext This meticulously researched book examines the origins and evolution of the early battleships, from the Gloire and Warrior through to the Erzherzog class, with a country-by-country visual guide to all of the major vessels and classes of the pre-Dreadnought era. The book provides vivid accounts of the operations in which these groundbreaking vessels played a crucial role, the commanders in charge, and the people instrumental in their design, and is a fascinating read for all those interested in the history of ships and the conflicts of the period. Zusammenfassung Examines the origins and evolution of early battleships! from the Gloire and Warrior through to the Erzherzog class. This title includes a country-by-country guide to over 60 of the major vessels and classes of the pre-Dreadnought era! with information about the construction! appearance! function and history of each.

Product details

• Authors: Capt Peter Hore, Captain Peter Hore, Peter Hore
• Publisher: Lorenz Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.2012
• EAN: 9781780191843
• ISBN: 978-1-78019-184-3
• No. of pages: 96
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; REFERENCE / General, HISTORY / Military / Naval, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Military vehicles, Reference works, c 1914 to c 1918 (including WW1), Naval forces and warfare, C 1900 - C 1914, c 1900 to c 1909, Military & Naval Ships, c 1914 to c 1918 (World War One period), HISTORY / Military / Vehicles / Sea