Tide of Empires: Decisive Naval Campaigns in the Rise of the West Vol.2 1654-1763
By Peter Padfield
Published By Routledge & Kegan Paul
Year Published 1982
Book Format - Hard cover
Summary
This book is a history of naval warfare in the time of wooden ships and iron men. It starts with England poised to take over from Holland as the foremost world trading and naval power. It leads through the epic struggle of both maritime powers against Bourbon France, and concludes with England's triumphant assumption of the "Sovereignty of the Seas"
Notes - Slight wear on dust jacket
By Peter Padfield
Published By Routledge & Kegan Paul
Year Published 1982
Book Format - Hard cover
Summary
This book is a history of naval warfare in the time of wooden ships and iron men. It starts with England poised to take over from Holland as the foremost world trading and naval power. It leads through the epic struggle of both maritime powers against Bourbon France, and concludes with England's triumphant assumption of the "Sovereignty of the Seas"
Notes - Slight wear on dust jacket
By Peter Padfield
Published By Routledge & Kegan Paul
Year Published 1982
Book Format - Hard cover
Summary
This book is a history of naval warfare in the time of wooden ships and iron men. It starts with England poised to take over from Holland as the foremost world trading and naval power. It leads through the epic struggle of both maritime powers against Bourbon France, and concludes with England's triumphant assumption of the "Sovereignty of the Seas"
Notes - Slight wear on dust jacket
