Ships And Seamen: A Pictorial History From The Vikings To The Present Day
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
From the fearsome longships of the Viking Age to the iron-hulled leviathans of the modern era, Ships and Seamen: A Pictorial History from the Vikings to the Present Day charts humanity's extraordinary relationship with the sea across more than a thousand years of maritime endeavour. Christopher Lloyd, the distinguished naval historian and former Librarian at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich, presents a sweeping visual chronicle of seafaring civilization, tracing the evolution of ship design, navigation, and naval warfare through a rich collection of paintings, engravings, maps, and photographs. Each era is brought vividly to life — from the clinker-built craft of Norse explorers and the towering galleons of the Age of Sail, to the steam-powered warships that reshaped the balance of global power. Lloyd's authoritative yet accessible style renders complex nautical history compelling for both the specialist and the general reader, anchoring grand historical narratives in the human stories of the men who sailed these vessels into uncharted waters. The work stands as a testament to Britain's deep and enduring bond with the sea, illuminating how maritime power shaped empires, trade routes, and the course of history itself. Rich with visual splendour and scholarly insight, Ships and Seamen leaves the reader wondering just how many more untold stories lie beneath the waves.
Author: Christopher Lloyd
Format: Hardback
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
From the fearsome longships of the Viking Age to the iron-hulled leviathans of the modern era, Ships and Seamen: A Pictorial History from the Vikings to the Present Day charts humanity's extraordinary relationship with the sea across more than a thousand years of maritime endeavour. Christopher Lloyd, the distinguished naval historian and former Librarian at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich, presents a sweeping visual chronicle of seafaring civilization, tracing the evolution of ship design, navigation, and naval warfare through a rich collection of paintings, engravings, maps, and photographs. Each era is brought vividly to life — from the clinker-built craft of Norse explorers and the towering galleons of the Age of Sail, to the steam-powered warships that reshaped the balance of global power. Lloyd's authoritative yet accessible style renders complex nautical history compelling for both the specialist and the general reader, anchoring grand historical narratives in the human stories of the men who sailed these vessels into uncharted waters. The work stands as a testament to Britain's deep and enduring bond with the sea, illuminating how maritime power shaped empires, trade routes, and the course of history itself. Rich with visual splendour and scholarly insight, Ships and Seamen leaves the reader wondering just how many more untold stories lie beneath the waves.