Classic Warships


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In this high-interest book, readers look inside the world of classic warships. Through vivid diagrams that come alive on the pages and fascinating facts about pre-1900 warships such as the HMS Victory and the CSS Alabama, readers learn all about life on the high seas and battles between countries and even against pirates. This information-rich, visually dynamic text gives readers a deep understanding about how classic warships tamed the open seas. From wooden vessels from the 1500s to triple-decker and ironclad ships from the 1800s, these ships explored and patrolled newfound areas and engaged in some of the most epic sea battles in history.




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Classic Ships of Islam


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Drawing upon Arabic literary sources, iconographic evidence and archaeological finds, this book examines trade, port towns, ship construction, seamanship, ship typology and their historical development in the Western Indian Ocean, focussing on the Medieval Islamic period but including earlier sources.




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Warship Pictorial, No. 10


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The World's Worst Warships


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A serious study of the reasons why some warships have achieved bad reputations. It covers the period from 1860 to the present day, and looks at a wide range of nationalities and ship-types. Some examples are the Russian Popoffkas; the French battleship 'Brennus'; and the British vessel 'Captain'.




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Classic Sailing Ships


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An illustrated history of the world's most legendary seaborn vessels.