The Command of the Ocean

A Naval History of Britain 1649-1815

(Author) N A M Rodger
Format: Paperback
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By the beginning of the 19th century Britain's Navy was the most powerful in the world and ruled the waves. This text charts the nation's rise to mastery of the ocean. It tells the story not just of the great voyages and battles, but also describes how ordinary men and women lived and worked at sea.

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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
989
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780141026909
Publish year:
2006
Publish date:
Sept. 7, 2006

N A M Rodger

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