The Struggle for Sea Power by Sam Willis
In unprecedented and gripping detail, one of Britain's foremost naval historians explores a crucial period in the making of the modern world.
Highly entertaining.. The Struggle for Sea Power is careful in research and analysis, and a strong example of military history at its most ambitious: a liquid history that, diluting the familiar, landlubbing account, globalises the politics of the American Revolution. * Spectator *
Vivid and wide-ranging... Mr. Willis writes feelingly about the harsh realities of life before the mast and the skill and endurance of crews who would improvise repairs to ships at sea in the wake of a bloody engagement or a devastating storm. * Wall Street Journal *
A page-turner that delivers an eye-opening history of the American Revolution from a different perspective, as well as surprising details of what Willis maintains was the greatest war of the age of sail. * Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) *
The American Revolution is generally seen as a land war, but in this thorough and satisfying account, Willis convincingly argues that the colonies' rebellion sparked the greatest war of the age of sail. * Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) *
Vivid and wide-ranging... Mr. Willis writes feelingly about the harsh realities of life before the mast and the skill and endurance of crews who would improvise repairs to ships at sea in the wake of a bloody engagement or a devastating storm. * Wall Street Journal *
A page-turner that delivers an eye-opening history of the American Revolution from a different perspective, as well as surprising details of what Willis maintains was the greatest war of the age of sail. * Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) *
The American Revolution is generally seen as a land war, but in this thorough and satisfying account, Willis convincingly argues that the colonies' rebellion sparked the greatest war of the age of sail. * Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) *
Dr Sam Willis is a maritime historian, archaeologist and broadcaster. He is the author of a number of books on maritime and naval history, including the bestselling 'Hearts of Oak' Trilogy and the 'Fighting Ships' series. Sam has appeared in and presented numerous TV series, including Shipwrecks and Castles for BBC4 and Operation Grand Canyon for BBC2. He is a Visiting Fellow in Maritime and Naval History at the University of Plymouth, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781848878464 |
| ISBN 10 | 184887846X |
| Title | The Struggle for Sea Power |
| Author | Sam Willis |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Atlantic Books |
| Year published | 2015-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 608 |
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