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British Cruisers
British Cruisers
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Gradually evolving from sailing frigates, the first modern cruiser is not easy to define, but this book starts with the earliest steam paddle warships, covers the evolution of screw-driven frigates, corvettes and sloops, and then the succeeding iron, composite and steel-hulled cruising ships. The story ends with the last armoured cruisers, whic... more »
Author:
Gradually evolving from sailing frigates, the first modern cruiser is not easy to define, but this book starts with the earliest steam paddle warships, covers the evolution of screw-driven frigates, corvettes and sloops, and then the succeeding iron, composite and steel-hulled cruising ships. The story ends with the last armoured cruisers, whic... more »
ISBN-13: 9781848320994
ISBN-10: 184832099X
Publication Date: 10/18/2012
Pages: 400
Rating: ?
ISBN-10: 184832099X
Publication Date: 10/18/2012
Pages: 400
Rating: ?
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Publisher: Seaforth Publishing
Book Type: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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Book Type: Hardcover
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Genres:
- History >> Military >> Naval
- History >> Military Science
- Nonfiction >> Transportation >> Ships >> History
- Engineering & Transportation >> Engineering
