The Safeguard of the Sea: A Naval History of Britain, 660-1649

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W. W. Norton & Company, 1999 - 691 Seiten
Throughout the chronicle of Britain's history, one factor above all others has determined the fate of kings, the security of trade, and the integrity of the realm. Without its navy, Britain would have been a weakling among the nations of Europe, could never have built or maintained the empire, and in all likelihood would have been overrun by the armies of Napoleon and Hitler. Now, for the first time in nearly a century, a prominent naval historian has undertaken a comprehensive account of the history and traditions of this most essential institution. N. A. M. Rodger has produced a superb work, combining scholarship with narrative, that demonstrates how the political and social history of Britain has been inextricably intertwined with the strength-or weakness-of her seapower. From the early military campaigns against the Vikings to the defeat of the great Spanish Armada in the reign of Elizabeth I, this volume touches on some of the most colorful characters in British history. It also provides fascinating details on naval construction, logistics, health, diet, and weaponry. "A splendid book. It combines impressively detailed research with breadth of perception....[Rodger] has prepared an admirable historical record that will be read and reread in the years ahead."--Times [London]

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The Three Seas
1
A Diamond in his Crown
26
The Fall of the House of Anjou
50
Ships of
61
The Northern Wars
73
Edward III at
91
Decline and Fall
109
The Chief Support of the Kingdom
117
The Undertakings of a Maiden Queen
327
No More Drakes
347
Operations 16031630
364
One and
395
The Fall of Three Kingdoms
411
Conclusion
427
Chronology
435
Ships
473

Captains and Admirals
131
Change and Decay
153
The Flower of Englands Garland
176
The Galley and the Galleon
204
The Council of the Marine
221
The Spanish
238
The Advantage of Time and Place
254
The Path to Fame
297
Sailors for my Money
312
Medieval Fleets
490
Rates of Pay
498
Admirals and Officials
504
References
511
Glossary
589
Abbreviations
609
Index
663
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N. A. M. Rodger is professor of naval history at Exeter University and a fellow of the British Academy. He is the author of The Wooden World and the highly acclaimed volumes of his naval history of Britain, The Safeguard of the Sea and The Command of the Ocean. He lives in England.

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