by Brian Lavery (Author)
This, the first of a two-volume study, outlines the history and technical development of the battlefleet from 1650-1850. The story of the line-of-battle ship is described in terms of individual vessels and classes, highlighting the factors influencing specific changes in design.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Publisher: Conway Maritime Press Ltd
Published: 31 Dec 1983
ISBN 10: 0851772528
ISBN 13: 9780851772523