LINE OF BATTLE: The Sailing Warship 1650-1840 (Conway's History of the Ship Series) - Softcover

Gardiner, Robin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0851779549 ISBN 13: 9780851779546

Publisher: Conway Maritime, 2004

Synopsis

Although purpose built fighting ships had existed earlier, the principal characteristics of the classic sailing warship were defined in the mid-seventeenth century, and the line of battle ship became ever more distinct. Alongside came the greater specialisation of the fleets and the evolution of the frigate and the adaptation of myriad types of craft for naval use. The story of these developments is clearly elucidated in this paperback volume.

About this title

From the Publisher:

The ship is probably the most influential tool in human history and it continues to exert a widespread and persistent fascination. Conway's HISTORY OF THE SHIP is the first comprehensive and authoritative account of this technological and cultural phenomenon.
An unpreedented line-up of over one hundred leading maritime historians and specialists from around the world has been assembled to ensure that the work is informative, authoritative and fully international in outlook.
Every significant ship type from the dawn of seafaring to the present day is analyzed in detailed and coherent essays. A strict chronological sequence has also been maintained throughout the series.

About the Author:

Robert Gardiner is an acknowedged expert on the sailing navies and ship technology and is series editor of Conway's History of the Ship volumes. Brian Lavery, consultant editor, is the world's leading expert on the sailing warship, and the author of many acclaimed Conway titles, including Nelson's Navy and Jack Aubrey Commands.

About this edition

• Publisher: Conway Maritime
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0851779549
• ISBN 13: 9780851779546
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208