Empire Tugs
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: W. J. Harvey And K. Turrell
Binding: Hardback
Published: World Ship Society, Kendal, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Originally issued in softcover, has been rebound in hardback with the original cover adhered directly to the boards.
'Empire Tugs' chronicles the vital role of tugboats in shaping and maintaining vast maritime empires. This comprehensive work details the engineering marvels and the human stories behind these powerful vessels, from their early development to their indispensable contributions in global trade and naval operations. The narrative presents a compelling account of industrial innovation and strategic importance, illustrating how these unassuming workhorses were instrumental in projecting power and facilitating commerce across oceans. It uncovers the often-overlooked history of the tugboat fleets that served as the backbone of imperial logistics and expansion. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the intricate relationship between maritime technology, economic ambition, and geopolitical influence.
Author: W. J. Harvey And K. Turrell
Binding: Hardback
Published: World Ship Society, Kendal, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Originally issued in softcover, has been rebound in hardback with the original cover adhered directly to the boards.
'Empire Tugs' chronicles the vital role of tugboats in shaping and maintaining vast maritime empires. This comprehensive work details the engineering marvels and the human stories behind these powerful vessels, from their early development to their indispensable contributions in global trade and naval operations. The narrative presents a compelling account of industrial innovation and strategic importance, illustrating how these unassuming workhorses were instrumental in projecting power and facilitating commerce across oceans. It uncovers the often-overlooked history of the tugboat fleets that served as the backbone of imperial logistics and expansion. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the intricate relationship between maritime technology, economic ambition, and geopolitical influence.