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Naval forces & warfare

Paperback. Edward Pellew, captain of the legendary Indefatigable, was quite simply the greatest frigate captain in the age of sail. An incomparable seaman, ferociously combative yet chivalrous, a master of the quarterdeck and an athlete of the tops, he was as quick to welcome a gallant foe into his cabin as to dive to the rescue of a man overboard. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGH; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 24. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571277124
ISBN
9780571277124
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.31

paperback. Commanders at sea struggle with the unpredictability of natural elements and with a shroud of uncertainty often referred to as the "fog of war". Over the centuries, most admirals tried to find in new technologies a means to assert centralized control over their forces. This work observes five centuries of dramatic encounters under sail and steam. Num Pages: 400 pages, 12 maps. BIC Classification: 3J; HBTM; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 146 x 25. Weight in Grams: 518.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674024113
ISBN
9780674024113
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 32.10

Paperback. The real Master and Commander 'There is no man I envy so much as Lord Cochrane' Lord Byron Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps, ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD1; HBLL; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 30. Weight in Grams: 336. The Life and Adventures of Thomas Cochrane, 1775-1860. 448 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps, ports. (some col.). The real Master and Commander 'There is no man I envy so much as Lord Cochrane' Lord Byron. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD1; HBLL; JWF. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 30. Weight: 326.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
First printing of this edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747585459
ISBN
9780747585459
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Bestselling account of the life of a real Horatio Hornblower Series: Cassell Military Paperbacks. Num Pages: 384 pages, 10. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; BGH; HBJD; HBLL; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 201 x 26. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
Cassell
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780304356591
ISBN
9780304356591
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. Contrary to widespread belief, Roberts concludes, the ironclad program set Navy shipbuilding back a generation. Series: Johns Hopkins Studies in the History of Technology. Num Pages: 300 pages, 26, 9 black & white halftones, 17 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTM; JWF; TRL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 424.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801887512
ISBN
9780801887512
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 31.64

Hardback. Editor(s): Watson, Heidi. Num Pages: 165 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JWA; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 187 x 260 x 15. Weight in Grams: 498.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634846936
ISBN
9781634846936
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.94
€ 151.19

Hardcover. 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. Num Pages: 160 pages, 150 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTM; JWF; TRLN; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 313 x 290 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1306.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Conway
Condition
New
SKU
9781844860319
ISBN
9781844860319
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 8.87

Paperback. In August 1914, two navies in the world confronted each other across the North Sea. At first there were skirmishes, then battles off the coasts of England and Germany and in the far corners of the world. This book is about leadership and command, bravery and timidity, and, genius and folly. Num Pages: 880 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBWN; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 212 x 130 x 41. Weight in Grams: 622.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
880
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Later Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099523789
ISBN
9780099523789
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.49

Num Pages: 208 pages, over 250 color and b/w photographs. BIC Classification: JWF; JWG; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 226 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1448. The Men and Their Machines. 208 pages, 250ill.(some col.). Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JWF; JWG; WGM. Dimension: 289 x 226 x 25. Weight: 1444.
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764310355
ISBN
9780764310355
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 35.80

Paperback. A wide-ranging look at the history of the Canadian Navy, from its beginnings in 18th-century exploration and trade, to its astonishing expansion during the Second World War, through to its current roles in operations with United Nations and NATO forces. Num Pages: 504 pages, 82, 82 photos, 2 maps. BIC Classification: HBW; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 880. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0007278
ISBN
9780802096043
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

hardcover. Charles Stewart's life of sailing and combat on the high seas rivals that of Patrick O'Brien's fictional hero, Jack Aubrey. Stewart held more sea commands (11) than any other U.S. Navy captain and served longer (63 years) than any officer in American naval history. Num Pages: 320 pages, 27 illustrations, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBTM; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781574885187
ISBN
9781574885187
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.78

Hardback.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
282
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843837510
ISBN
9781843837510
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.73

hardcover. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 584 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBTM; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 971.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
584
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691650890
ISBN
9780691650890
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 292.94

Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 584 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 799.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
584
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691624297
ISBN
9780691624297
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 89.18
€ 68.86

Paperback. This title covers a key area of World War II history, the small but vicious battles for the control of the Channel and the North Sea. It details one of the most prolific and successful vessels used by the British Navy - the motor torpedo boat. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b&w and 7 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; JWF; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 182 x 5. Weight in Grams: 172.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841765006
ISBN
9781841765006
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.29

Paperback. The light cruiser was a natural development of the sailing frigate - a fast multi-purpose warship that could patrol the sea lanes, protect convoys and scout for enemy battle fleets. While the battleships and carriers grabbed the headlines, these warships quietly got on with the job of securing control of the seas. This book deals with these ships. Illustrator(s): Wright, Paul. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b/w; 7 col. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 186 x 7. Weight in Grams: 166.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849086844
ISBN
9781849086844
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.32

Paperback. The Royal Navy was Britain s last line of defense in World War II, and destroyers made up its backbone. This is an illustrated study of these fast, versatile, and deadly ships" Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 30 b/w; 10 col. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 5. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472816368
ISBN
9781472816368
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.29

Hardcover. The most comprehensive treatment of the subject ever published Authoritative text by a highly regarded expert Heavily illustrated, including colour plans Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 296 x 251 x 29. Weight in Grams: 2008.
Publisher
Seaforth Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848321380
ISBN
9781848321380
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.51
€ 44.89

Hardback. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 455.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1983
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333346853
ISBN
9780333346853
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.73

Paperback. Don Camsell joined the SBS in 1974. From Oman to the hills of Port Stanley, from the bottom of Giralter harbour to the deep, cold, black waters of Loch Long and from the QE2 to the back alleys of Belfast, his new role demanded that he fought in just about every theatre of war - overt or covert. Num Pages: 256 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: BGA; JWF; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 109 x 16. Weight in Grams: 140.
Publisher
Virgin Books
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753505120
ISBN
9780753505120
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.91

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