A Navy For Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
From the sun-drenched harbours of a newly federated nation to the smoke-filled battlegrounds of two world wars, A Navy for Australia chronicles the remarkable story of how a young country forged one of the most respected naval forces in the Southern Hemisphere. Alun Evans presents a sweeping narrative that traces the Royal Australian Navy's origins, its defining battles, its celebrated vessels, and the ordinary men and women who gave their lives in service of the sea, painting a vivid portrait of a nation that came of age on the water. Rich with archival detail and told with the authority of thorough historical research, this work argues that Australia's maritime identity is inseparable from its national character — that the sea has shaped its politics, its alliances, and its very sense of self. Evans writes with clarity and patriotic fervour, grounding grand strategic history in deeply human stories. A compelling read for naval enthusiasts and students of Australian history alike, A Navy for Australia leaves the reader wondering: could this island continent have survived the twentieth century without the fleet that guarded its shores?
Author: Alun Evans
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
From the sun-drenched harbours of a newly federated nation to the smoke-filled battlegrounds of two world wars, A Navy for Australia chronicles the remarkable story of how a young country forged one of the most respected naval forces in the Southern Hemisphere. Alun Evans presents a sweeping narrative that traces the Royal Australian Navy's origins, its defining battles, its celebrated vessels, and the ordinary men and women who gave their lives in service of the sea, painting a vivid portrait of a nation that came of age on the water. Rich with archival detail and told with the authority of thorough historical research, this work argues that Australia's maritime identity is inseparable from its national character — that the sea has shaped its politics, its alliances, and its very sense of self. Evans writes with clarity and patriotic fervour, grounding grand strategic history in deeply human stories. A compelling read for naval enthusiasts and students of Australian history alike, A Navy for Australia leaves the reader wondering: could this island continent have survived the twentieth century without the fleet that guarded its shores?