Essays in Naval History, from Medieval to Modern

By N.A.M. Rodger

The articles collected here (two appearing for the first time in English) cover a number of topics central to naval history and illustrate the author's contention that this is not only, or even chiefly, a distinct area of special study, but rather a central theme running through the history of England, and of the whole British Isles. Hence many examine ways in which naval history has formed a key element in such subjects as intellectual, religious, administrative or medical history and explored the nature and meaning of sea power as a theme. Others are more technical in subject, and show how detailed evidence about ships and weapons can build large conclusions, for example about late Anglo-Saxon government and military organisation, or about the nature of warfare at sea in the Renaissance era.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 075465995X
• ISBN13: 9780754659952
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 346 Pages