British Gunboats of Victoria's Empire
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British Gunboats of Victoria's Empire by Angus Konstam
A beautifully illustrated history of the little warships that for 50 years demonstrated the power of the Royal Navy worldwide, and which enforced the rule of the British Empire at its peak.
These engaging illustrated texts provide an overview of ships and activities that have come to define late 19th century imperialism-- Andrew Lambert * The Naval Review *
Angus Konstam hails from the Orkney Islands, and is an acclaimed author of over 100 history books, 60 of which are published by Osprey. He has written widely on naval history, from Sovereigns of the Seas and Piracy: The Complete History to the bestselling Hunt the Bismarck. A former naval officer and museum professional, he worked as the Curator in both the Royal Armouries, Tower of London and the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida. He now works as a full-time author and historian.
Paul Wright has painted ships of all kinds for most of his career, specializing in steel and steam warships from the late 19th century to the present day.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781472851581 |
| ISBN 10 | 1472851587 |
| Title | British Gunboats of Victoria's Empire |
| Author | Angus Konstam |
| Series | New Vanguard |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2022-03-17 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |