{"product_id":"2026100010664-secondhand-man-of-war-a-history-of-the-combat-vessel","title":"Man-Of-War: A History Of The Combat Vessel","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: 2nd ed.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear with damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the oar-driven triremes of ancient Greece to the iron-clad behemoths of the modern age, Man-of-War: A History of the Combat Vessel presents a sweeping and authoritative chronicle of naval warfare through the centuries. Donald Macintyre, a celebrated naval historian and decorated wartime commander, and Basil W. Bathe, a renowned curator of ship models at the Science Museum in London, combine their formidable expertise to trace the relentless evolution of the warship — from fragile wooden galleys locked in brutal Mediterranean clashes to the mighty dreadnoughts that shaped the balance of global power.\n\nTogether, the authors illuminate the profound relationship between technological innovation and naval strategy, arguing that the combat vessel has been one of history's most decisive instruments of empire, trade, and conquest. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, the narrative moves with the authority of two scholars who lived and breathed the sea, bringing to life the designers, admirals, and ordinary sailors who shaped these magnificent machines of war. Whether you are a seasoned naval historian or a curious newcomer to maritime history, this volume will leave you with an unshakeable appreciation for the vessels that ruled the waves — and a burning desire to know what came next.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50813029974235,"sku":"2026100010664-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/8285a07d-7281-4d1e-9acf-c955f972389c.png?v=1792371902","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100010664-secondhand-man-of-war-a-history-of-the-combat-vessel","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}