The Great Admirals by Jack Sweetman

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The Great Admirals by Jack Sweetman

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Summary

Combining scholarship with readability, this collection of nineteen biographical essays examines admirals of many navies who gave naval combat a recognisably modern form, from the advent of the gun-armed sailing ship onward. Each essay explores the combination of personal attributes and professional experience that shaped the given commander's style of conduct.

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The Great Admirals by Jack Sweetman

Combining scholarship with readability, this collection of nineteen biographical essays examines admirals of many navies who gave naval combat a recognizably modern form, from the advent of the gun-armed sailing ship onward, through nearly four centuries. The key theme is leadership in war at sea. Each essay explores the combination of personal attributes and professional experience that shaped the given commander's style of conduct, while analyzing a battle in which that leadership can be observed in action.

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ISBN 13 9780870212291
ISBN 10 087021229X
Title The Great Admirals
Author Jack Sweetman
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Naval Institute Press
Year published 1997-08-30
Number of pages 568
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.