A History Of The Royal Navy: From The Earliest Times To The Wars Of The French Revolution (1847)

By Nicholas Harris Nicolas

Book Overview

""A History of the Royal Navy: From the Earliest Times to the Wars of the French Revolution"" is a comprehensive account of the British naval forces from their earliest beginnings up until the late 18th century. Written by Nicholas Harris Nicolas, a British naval officer and historian, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the development of naval tactics and technology, the role of the navy in various conflicts and wars, and the lives of notable naval figures.The book begins with an overview of the early British navy, including its origins in the Anglo-Saxon period and its expansion under the Tudors. It then moves on to cover the navy's role in the major conflicts of the 17th and 18th centuries, including the Anglo-Dutch Wars, the War of the Spanish Succession, and the Seven Years' War.Throughout the book, Nicolas provides detailed accounts of key naval battles and engagements, as well as insights into the political and social context in which they took place. He also explores the lives of famous naval figures such as Sir Francis Drake, Horatio Nelson, and James Cook.Overall, ""A History of the Royal Navy"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the British navy and its role in shaping the course of world events.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436734193
• ISBN13: 9781436734196
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"