Of Nautilus And Eagles: History Of The Royal Australian Navy
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: moderate glue residue on endpapers.
From the sun-drenched harbours of Sydney to the storm-swept waters of the Pacific and beyond, Of Nautilus and Eagles: History of the Royal Australian Navy chronicles the remarkable story of a nation's sea power — its origins, its trials, and its hard-won triumphs. Peter Firkins presents a sweeping and authoritative account of the Royal Australian Navy, tracing its institutional birth in the early twentieth century through its defining moments in two World Wars and into the complex theatre of modern naval conflict. The narrative details the courage of individual sailors and commanders alongside the strategic decisions that shaped Australia's maritime identity, painting a vivid portrait of a force forged in adversity. Firkins brings to this history the same compelling clarity that distinguished his earlier military chronicles, grounding grand strategic narratives in the human experience of those who served. The work stands as a significant contribution to Australian military historiography, arguing implicitly that sea power has been inseparable from Australia's survival and sovereignty as a nation. Written with authority and a patriot's deep respect for service, Of Nautilus and Eagles is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the iron backbone beneath Australia's oceanic identity — and the question it ultimately poses is one that still resonates: what sacrifices does a young nation make to command its own waters?
Author: Peter Firkins
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Cassell Australia
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: moderate glue residue on endpapers.
From the sun-drenched harbours of Sydney to the storm-swept waters of the Pacific and beyond, Of Nautilus and Eagles: History of the Royal Australian Navy chronicles the remarkable story of a nation's sea power — its origins, its trials, and its hard-won triumphs. Peter Firkins presents a sweeping and authoritative account of the Royal Australian Navy, tracing its institutional birth in the early twentieth century through its defining moments in two World Wars and into the complex theatre of modern naval conflict. The narrative details the courage of individual sailors and commanders alongside the strategic decisions that shaped Australia's maritime identity, painting a vivid portrait of a force forged in adversity. Firkins brings to this history the same compelling clarity that distinguished his earlier military chronicles, grounding grand strategic narratives in the human experience of those who served. The work stands as a significant contribution to Australian military historiography, arguing implicitly that sea power has been inseparable from Australia's survival and sovereignty as a nation. Written with authority and a patriot's deep respect for service, Of Nautilus and Eagles is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the iron backbone beneath Australia's oceanic identity — and the question it ultimately poses is one that still resonates: what sacrifices does a young nation make to command its own waters?