Empire of the Seas: How the Navy Forged the Modern World

by Brian Lavery

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For four centuries the Royal Navy made Britain the most powerful nation on earth-the true ruler of the waves. But its impact goes far beyond battles on the high seas. This lavishly illustrated tie-in to a major BBC series follows the progress of the Royal Navy from the defeat of the Spanish Armada to World War I. Noted historian Brian Lavery reveals how the Royal Navy shaped British industry, innovation, and identity, and eventually how that naval...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1591142342

ISBN13:9781591142348

Release Date:October 2010

Publisher:US Naval Institute Press

Length:272 Pages

Weight:2.75 lbs.

Dimensions:1.2" x 7.9" x 9.9"

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