Isbn: 9781026010808 - the story of h.m.s. "victory" (11 resultados)

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The Story of H.M.S. Victory' offers a comprehensive and engaging narrative of one of the most famous warships in maritime history. Written by noted naval historian Geoffrey Callender, the work chronicles the vessel's construction, its technical specifications, and its illustrious service record within the Royal Navy. Central to the narrative is the ship's role as the flagship of Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson during the Napoleonic Wars, culminating in the pivotal Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.Through detailed historical analysis, the book explores the strategic importance of the ship and its evolution from a formidable instrument of war to a revered national monument. Readers are provided with insights into the daily lives of the sailors and the high-stakes naval tactics of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. This account serves as both a tribute to British naval heritage and a definitive guide to the 'Victory's' enduring legacy. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of military history, maritime technology, and the age of sail.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. …

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "The Story of H.M.S. Victory" offers a comprehensive and engaging narrative of one of the most famous warships in maritime history. Written by noted naval historian Geoffrey Callender, the work chronicles the vessel's construction, its technical specifications, and its illustrious service record within the Royal Navy. Central to the narrative is the ship's role as the flagship of Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson during the Napoleonic Wars, culminating in the pivotal Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.Through detailed historical analysis, the book explores the strategic importance of the ship and its evolution from a formidable instrument of war to a revered national monument. Readers are provided with insights into the daily lives of the sailors and the high-stakes naval tactics of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. This account serves as both a tribute to British naval heritage and a definitive guide to the "Victory's" enduring legacy. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of military history, maritime technology, and the age of sail.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …