The Last Corsair: The Story Of The Emden
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very good, minimal wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Tight and secure. No stickers or price tags visible.
A gripping work of World War One naval history, The Last Corsair: The Story of the Emden chronicles the audacious exploits of the German light cruiser SMS Emden and her daring commander, Captain Karl von Müller, during the early months of the Great War. Operating alone in the Indian Ocean, the Emden waged a brilliantly effective commerce-raiding campaign against Allied shipping, sinking or capturing dozens of vessels and terrorising trade routes across the region. Dan van der Vat presents the story with the pace and tension of a naval thriller, while grounding every detail in meticulous historical research. The narrative captures both the audacity of the Emden's crew and the relentless Allied pursuit that would ultimately seal their fate, culminating in a dramatic final battle off the Cocos Islands in 1914. A masterwork of maritime storytelling, it stands as a definitive account of one of the most remarkable single-ship campaigns in the history of naval warfare.
Author: Dan Van Der Vat
Format: Hardback
Genre: WW1
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very good, minimal wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Tight and secure. No stickers or price tags visible.
A gripping work of World War One naval history, The Last Corsair: The Story of the Emden chronicles the audacious exploits of the German light cruiser SMS Emden and her daring commander, Captain Karl von Müller, during the early months of the Great War. Operating alone in the Indian Ocean, the Emden waged a brilliantly effective commerce-raiding campaign against Allied shipping, sinking or capturing dozens of vessels and terrorising trade routes across the region. Dan van der Vat presents the story with the pace and tension of a naval thriller, while grounding every detail in meticulous historical research. The narrative captures both the audacity of the Emden's crew and the relentless Allied pursuit that would ultimately seal their fate, culminating in a dramatic final battle off the Cocos Islands in 1914. A masterwork of maritime storytelling, it stands as a definitive account of one of the most remarkable single-ship campaigns in the history of naval warfare.