The Ship Of The Line

By (author): "Brian Lavery"
Genres:History books  Maritime books  Military History books  
Publish Date: December 31st 1983
The Ship Of The Line
ISBN0870216317
ISBN139780870216312
AsinThe Ship Of The Line
Original titleThe Ship of the Line, Vol. 1: The Development of the Battlefleet 1650-1850
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.