CHARTS OF WAR by Blake John Staff
Provides an illustrated account of the role that charts have played in planning, preventing, conducting and recording war on water. An introduction discusses the major themes with regard to naval warfare, navigation, and chart-making. The first chapter covers the period from earliest recorded history to the fifteenth century.
From the Battle of Salamis in the 5th century BC to the Falklands campaign of 1982 - and many campaigns in between are illustrated in this exquisitely produced book-- Peter Davies * The Times *
This lavishly illustrated book .... some of the charts are works of art .... the book's range is impressive. -- David Forrest * Geographical magazine *
Should the Naval Review reader invest in this book? The answer is an unreserved `Yes’. It delivers what the author promises, and there is much to learn and enjoy. -- Captain Mike Barritt * Naval Review *
Lt Cdr John Blake has produced another excellent book on this fascinating subject. * The White Ensign Association *
... a fascinating, illustrated account of the role charts have played in planning, preventing, conducting and recording war at sea. * UK Hydrographic Office News *
John Blake’s book is a masterful short course on the maritime history of Western civilization and chart making as it has evolved through time. Blake’s research was extensive and goes into great detail. * US Naval War College Review *
John Blake’s new book Charts of War is fascinating ....his book is worthy of any Captain’s cabin on the high seas. -- Tony Matthews * Ministry of Defence – Focus magazine *
This lavishly illustrated book .... some of the charts are works of art .... the book's range is impressive. -- David Forrest * Geographical magazine *
Should the Naval Review reader invest in this book? The answer is an unreserved `Yes’. It delivers what the author promises, and there is much to learn and enjoy. -- Captain Mike Barritt * Naval Review *
Lt Cdr John Blake has produced another excellent book on this fascinating subject. * The White Ensign Association *
... a fascinating, illustrated account of the role charts have played in planning, preventing, conducting and recording war at sea. * UK Hydrographic Office News *
John Blake’s book is a masterful short course on the maritime history of Western civilization and chart making as it has evolved through time. Blake’s research was extensive and goes into great detail. * US Naval War College Review *
John Blake’s new book Charts of War is fascinating ....his book is worthy of any Captain’s cabin on the high seas. -- Tony Matthews * Ministry of Defence – Focus magazine *
Lieutenant-Commander John Blake, FRIN, spent twelve years in the Royal Navy. He has worked extensively with the UK Hydrographic Office, the producers of Admiralty Charts, and is a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation. John is the author of the acclaimed Conway publications The Sea Chart (2003) and Sea Charts of the British Isles (2005). His research interests span the maritime world, from nautical charts and surveying to merchant shipping.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781844860319 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844860310 |
| Title | CHARTS OF WAR |
| Author | John Blake |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2006-09-28 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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