The World Encyclopedia Of Battleships
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From the age of steam and iron to the twilight of the great gun, The World Encyclopedia of Battleships is the definitive illustrated chronicle of the most formidable warships ever to sail the world's oceans. Peter Hore guides readers through over 330 archive photographs and detailed profiles of more than 100 battleships and battle cruisers, spanning the period from the 1860s to the end of the twentieth century, presenting a sweeping narrative of naval power, technological ambition, and the relentless drive for maritime supremacy. Hore, a respected naval historian and former Royal Navy officer, brings authoritative precision to his subject, documenting the engineering triumphs and strategic significance of these colossal vessels with the eye of a seasoned expert. The work argues compellingly that the battleship represents one of humanity's greatest — and most consequential — industrial achievements, charting how nations poured their wealth, ingenuity, and national pride into steel hulls and massive gun turrets. Whether you are a seasoned naval enthusiast or a first-time reader drawn to the drama of the high seas, this encyclopedia will leave you with an irresistible desire to know which of these iron giants truly ruled the waves.
Author: Peter Hore
Format: Paperback
Published: 2005, Lorenz Books
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the age of steam and iron to the twilight of the great gun, The World Encyclopedia of Battleships is the definitive illustrated chronicle of the most formidable warships ever to sail the world's oceans. Peter Hore guides readers through over 330 archive photographs and detailed profiles of more than 100 battleships and battle cruisers, spanning the period from the 1860s to the end of the twentieth century, presenting a sweeping narrative of naval power, technological ambition, and the relentless drive for maritime supremacy. Hore, a respected naval historian and former Royal Navy officer, brings authoritative precision to his subject, documenting the engineering triumphs and strategic significance of these colossal vessels with the eye of a seasoned expert. The work argues compellingly that the battleship represents one of humanity's greatest — and most consequential — industrial achievements, charting how nations poured their wealth, ingenuity, and national pride into steel hulls and massive gun turrets. Whether you are a seasoned naval enthusiast or a first-time reader drawn to the drama of the high seas, this encyclopedia will leave you with an irresistible desire to know which of these iron giants truly ruled the waves.