Naval 100

'Masterful and entrancing - this is big history at its best.' Professor Alice Roberts, author of Ancestors 'A real-life Indiana Jones takes readers on a dive through these underwater museums, reveal……続きを見る

A collection of fascinating folklore and maritime trivia about pirates, explorers, naval battles, shipwrecks, sea monsters, and more. Stirring tales of heroism at sea have been ingrained in the anna……続きを見る

As he prepared to embark for India in 1774, Alexander Mackrabie's excitement at the sights to be seen and novelties to be experienced was palpable. Mackrabie's journey was conducted under the auspic……続きを見る

It is no coincidence that many of Alistair MacLean's most successful novels were sea stories. In 1941, he was called up after volunteering for the Royal Navy and served as Ordinary Seaman, Able Seam……続きを見る

Uno de los más sugestivos capítulos de la historia de España, por sus fines y logros, es el de las expediciones científicas españolas en el siglo XVIII, tanto en América, de Tierra del Fuego a Calif……続きを見る

In October, 1812, as the 32-gun U.S. frigate Essex ventured out against the British enemy, only one man had any idea that this cruise would turn into the longest, strangest naval adventure in Americ……続きを見る

Jean Barbot, who served as a commercial agent on French slave-trading voyages to West Africa in 1678-9 and 1681-2, in 1683 began an account of the Guinea coast, based partly on his voyage journals (……続きを見る

A gripping account of the first armed conflict in the Cold War Features not only the political war, but the conflict waged through propaganda, science and culture Includes 150 colour and b/w photog……続きを見る

Within hours of the outbreak of the Second World War, Winston Churchill took up office as First Lord of the Admiralty. The same day the liner Athenia was torpedoed in the Atlantic in the first U-boa……続きを見る

The Fourth Earl of Sandwich was First Lord of the Admiralty (for the third time in his long career) from 1771 to 1782. Blamed by the Whig opposition for many of the disasters of the American War, he……続きを見る

by Kenneth W. Prescott, Captain, USNR (Ret.) Merriam Press World War II Memoir From training at Melville, Rhode Island, to the South Pacific where as XO and CO of PT 61 and CO of PT 48 he served at ……続きを見る

The Civil War was primarily a land conflict, but it was not only that. “Nor must Uncle Sam’s web-feet be forgotten,” wrote Abraham Lincoln. “At all the watery margins they have been present. Not onl……続きを見る

Seventy-five years after the end of the Second World War the details of Soviet ships, their activities and fates remain an enigma to the West. In wartime such information was classified and after a ……続きを見る

This book is the latest contribution to a unique series in a common format documenting in great detail the warships of the major naval powers during the age of sail. To date, four volumes have cover……続きを見る

The war years 1939 – 1945 were the most perilous in the long history of the British Merchant Navy. The figures speak for themselves. With 2,535 ships sunk and 36,749 merchant seamen lost, the propor……続きを見る

For over a decade this annual has provided an authoritative summary of all that has happened in the naval world in the previous twelve months, combining regional surveys with one-off major articles ……続きを見る

The Fourth Earl of Sandwich was First Lord of the Admiralty (for the third time in his long career) from 1771 to 1782. Blamed by the Whig opposition for many of the disasters of the American War, he……続きを見る

Samuel Barrington (1729-1800), a son of the first Viscount Barrington, entered the Royal Navy in 1740. He was posted in 1747 and eventually was promoted to Admiral in 1787. Papers in the possession ……続きを見る

本书以时间为序，介绍了桨帆战船时代、风帆战舰时代、铁甲舰时代、一战和二战时期、导弹时代等时期的著名海战，并着重介绍了中国历史中的著名海战。 続きを見る

Examining diversity as a fundamental reality of empire, this book explores European colonial empires, both terrestrial and maritime, to show how they addressed the questions of how to manage diversi……続きを見る

This book is an indispensable resource for readers who want to know the whole, comprehensive story of ancient naval warfare. The Blood-Drenched Sea describes all the naval battles and wars fought in……続きを見る

Almost from the first days of seafaring, men have used ships for “spying” and intelligence collection. Since early in the twentieth century, with the technological advancements of radio and radar, t……続きを見る

A major new history of the Royal Navy during the tumultuous age of revolution The French Revolutionary Wars catapulted Britain into a conflict against a new enemy: Republican France. Britain relied ……続きを見る

Samuel Pepys (1633-1703) made a significant contribution to British history by his work as a naval administrator, and he bequeathed to Magdalen College, Cambridge its greatest treasure – his library……続きを見る

Experience the gripping story of Pearl Harbor like never before with our exclusive book bundle, "Pearl Harbor." This carefully curated collection of four captivating books takes you on a riveting jo……続きを見る

Joan-Pau Rubiés brings together here eleven studies published between 1991 and 2005 that illuminate the impact of travel writing on the transformation of early modern European culture. The new world……続きを見る

Step into the epic saga of D-Day, one of the most defining moments of the 20th century, with the captivating book bundle, "D-Day Chronicles: Normandy's Legacy." Immerse yourself in the riveting tale……続きを見る

How a German submarine sank a Canadian military hospital ship during the First World War and sparked outrage. On the evening of June 27, 1918, the Llandovery Castle ー an unarmed, clearly marked hos……続きを見る

The Compendium of World Sovereigns series contains three volumes: Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern. These volumes provide students with easy-to-access ‘who’s who’ with details on the identities a……続きを見る

Merriam Press World War 2 In Review Series 2023 eBook Edition This issue contains these articles on the following World War II topics: (1) Armor at Oran: Operation Torch 1942 (2) Balikpapan: First F……続きを見る