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How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves
Books On Demand - EAN : 9782322497591
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EAN : 9782322497591
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- EAN13 : 9782322497591
- Réf. éditeur : 391684
- Editeur : Books On Demand
- Date Parution : 1 avr. 2025
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Nombre de pages : 330
- Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:23 mm
- Poids : 480gr
- Résumé : «How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves» by W.H.G. Kingston chronicles the remarkable ascent of British naval dominance from primitive coracles to the mighty steam-powered fleets of the Victorian era this comprehensive British naval history traces technological innovations strategic triumphs and cultural traditions that forged the Royal Navy's evolution into the world's preeminent maritime force The narrative begins with Britain's ancient seafaring roots examining archaeological evidence of early Celtic and Saxon vessels Kingston debunks myths about primitive British boatbuilding showing sophisticated shipcraft predating Roman invasion the core chapters analyze pivotal developments including King Alfred's revolutionary 9th-century warships the medieval Cinque Ports system and Tudor breakthroughs in naval artillery Key highlights include: Detailed analysis of Anglo-Dutch wars that established permanent naval doctrine Nelson-era innovations in fleet tactics and officer training The 19th-century transition from sail to steam and ironclads Little-known customs like Neptune ceremonies tracing back to Phoenician traditions What distinguishes this Victorian military history is Kingston's firsthand expertise as a maritime writer he illuminates how weather forecasting methods victualling systems and press gang operations all contributed to Britain's maritime supremacy the final chapters explore emerging steam technology while preserving nostalgic accounts of sailing ship heroics.
- Biographie : William Henry Giles Kingston (1814-1880) was among the most prolific Victorian writers specializing in British naval history born into a maritime family in London this multilingual author produced over 130 adventure books while editing colonial magazines his works uniquely blended firsthand sailing experience with meticulous archival research Kingston's childhood in Portugal and fluency in European languages informed his global perspective on naval warfare development as a young man he witnessed the Portuguese Civil War's naval battles later collaborating with Admiral Smyth on technical manuals his fiction like The Three Midshipmen series educated generations about Royal Navy evolution while promoting imperial values Beyond writing Kingston actively supported sailor welfare through the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and Marine Society his technical accuracy earned respect from naval professionals while his thrilling narratives made maritime supremacy accessible to general readers Kingston's legacy endures through his detailed records of obsolete naval practices and ship designs.
