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THE HISTORY OF THE SHIP
THE COMPREHENSIVE STORY OF SEAFARING FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES TO THE PRESENT DAY |
| By: |
Richard Woodman |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£19.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0851779271 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780851779270 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
30 September, 2002 |
| Pages: |
352 |
| Description: |
This volume presents the reader with a full accunt of the history of ships which in general follows the arguments propounded in Conway's 12-volume "History of the Ship" series. These are underpinned by the author's years of sea-going experience and numerous writings on maritime topics. |
| Synopsis: |
Ships have been among the most powerful artefacts produced by the hand of man. They have transcended mere practical use and become instruments of great influence, furthering causes for good or evil, acting as manifestations of political power, of military puissance, or of commercial exploitation. The purpose of this new volume is to present the informed reader who has an interest in ships, with a full account of the development of this most fascinating, important and influential invention. The book in general follows the arguments propounded in Conway's highly-praised twelve-volume History of the Ship series: these are underpinned with the author's many years of sea-going experience and numerous writings on maritime topics. Whilst dealing with a hugely complex subject the author presents his truly international thesis in a highly readable manner. The book is complete with over 250 colour and black and white illustrations ranging from ship plans, engravings and diagrams to marine oil paintings and photographs of both ships and ship models. |
| Illustrations: |
250 colour and b&w illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Conway Maritime Press Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |