Russia's Sea-Power, Past And Present: Or The Russian Navy (1898)

By George Sydenham Clarke

Book Overview

Russia's Sea-Power, Past and Present: Or The Russian Navy is a historical account of the Russian Navy written by George Sydenham Clarke and published in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, organization, and development of the Russian Navy from its earliest origins to the late 19th century. It covers the major naval battles and campaigns in which the Russian Navy participated, including the Crimean War and the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78. The book also describes the various ships and weapons used by the Russian Navy, as well as the training and education of its officers and sailors. In addition, Clarke examines the political and economic factors that influenced the growth and decline of the Russian Navy, and the role it played in Russia's imperial ambitions. Overall, Russia's Sea-Power, Past and Present provides a detailed and informative account of the Russian Navy's history and its importance in shaping Russia's role as a major world power.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: 1120696909
• ISBN13: 9781120696908
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"