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New York: W.W. Norton. Fine copy. 1998. 2nd prt.. softcover. 8vo, 691 pp. .

New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 1999. 1st Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 6x1x9. First printing. Spine base bumped, front cover creased. 1999 Trade Paperback. xxviii, 691 pp. Throughout the chronicle of Britain's history, one factor above all others has determined the fate of kings, the security of trade, and the integrity of the realm. Without its navy, Britain would have been a weakling among the nations of Europe, could never have built or maintained the empire, and in all likelihood would have been overrun by the armies of Napoleon and Hitler. Now, for the first time in nearly a century, a prominent naval historian has undertaken a comprehensive account of the history and traditions of this most essential institution. N. A. M. Rodger has produced a superb work, combining scholarship with narrative, that demonstrates how the political and social history of Britain has been inextricably intertwined with the strength-or weakness-of her seapower. From the early military campaigns… Leer más

London: HarperCollins, 1997. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo: 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Compact trade paperback includes b&w maps (20) and illustrations (63, mostly on plates), Chronology, Glossary, Bibliography, and an Index. Very Good: creases to card covers and spine, otherwise mild wear and no markings.

New York: Norton, 1998. Second. hardcover. near fine/very good(+). Illustrated in black and white. xxviii, 691 pages. Thick 8vo, blue cloth-backed boards, d.w. (spine sunned, few scratches at back panel). New York: Norton, (1998). Near fine in a very good(+) dust wrapper.<br/> <br/>

HarperCollins 1997. Super octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

London: Harper Collins / National Maritime Museum, 1997. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. Fascinating account of the Interaction of England's National, Political History with the Development or Atrophy of her Sea-Power. Also a marvellously lucid and well Documented account of Ships, Weapons & Logistics. B&W illustrations & Maps. Blue cloth cover with gilt Lettering to spine. Endpapers illustrated with maps. 691 Pages, 1.5 Kilos, 9 1/2" Tall. No inscriptions. Jacket has a very small closed edge tear at the bottom (1/42 long, repaired from inside with clear tape). Slight fading on left side of jacket on the front (see photo.) Book weighs 1.5 kilos packed so Shipping outside UK will be a little extra. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall