Dictionary of British Naval Battles by John D Grainger
A very substantial, comprehensive dictionary containing entries on all the battles fought at sea by British fleets and ships since Anglo-Saxon times.
A very useful reference work..[An] immense amount of information is packed into a book with an easily accessible format. * MILITARY HISTORY MONTHLY *
Incredible....No one with an interest in British naval engagements...can afford to be without a copy of this essential reference. * THE NELSON DESPATCH *
Grainger has developed a valuable source of knowledge on British naval events, effectively producing an important reference source on British vessels, battles, and naval warfare. * NAUTICAL RESEARCH JOURNAL *
A handy resource for those interested in British naval history. * INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MARITIME HISTORY *
A welcome addition to the substantial literature in the field. [Its] scale is impressive. . For a dictionary to unveil themes evident on more specialised studies of sea power.is quite an achievement. . A 'must have' for naval historians. * CANADIAN JOURNAL OF HISTORY *
A most informative work, which should be on the shelves of all libraries seriously interested in naval history. * REFERENCE REVIEWS *
An immense quantity of information is presented in a clear and readable manner. * WARSHIPS *
This will be a very valuable reference work for anyone interested in British naval history or military history in general, providing information of thousands of minor clashes that otherwise would go unnoticed. * HISTORYOFWAR.ORG *
A monumental work. It should be on the shelf of every serious RN historian. * NAVY NEWS *
Incredible....No one with an interest in British naval engagements...can afford to be without a copy of this essential reference. * THE NELSON DESPATCH *
Grainger has developed a valuable source of knowledge on British naval events, effectively producing an important reference source on British vessels, battles, and naval warfare. * NAUTICAL RESEARCH JOURNAL *
A handy resource for those interested in British naval history. * INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MARITIME HISTORY *
A welcome addition to the substantial literature in the field. [Its] scale is impressive. . For a dictionary to unveil themes evident on more specialised studies of sea power.is quite an achievement. . A 'must have' for naval historians. * CANADIAN JOURNAL OF HISTORY *
A most informative work, which should be on the shelves of all libraries seriously interested in naval history. * REFERENCE REVIEWS *
An immense quantity of information is presented in a clear and readable manner. * WARSHIPS *
This will be a very valuable reference work for anyone interested in British naval history or military history in general, providing information of thousands of minor clashes that otherwise would go unnoticed. * HISTORYOFWAR.ORG *
A monumental work. It should be on the shelf of every serious RN historian. * NAVY NEWS *
John D. Grainger is the author of numerous books for a variety of publishers, including nine for Boydell and Brewer, including The British Navy in the Baltic, Dictionary of British Naval Battles, The First Pacific War: Britain and Russia, 1854-56 and The British Navy in the Caribbean.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781783271641 |
| ISBN 10 | 1783271647 |
| Title | Dictionary of British Naval Battles |
| Author | John D Grainger |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-10-20 |
| Number of pages | 602 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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