Buch, Englisch, 564 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 786 g
Buch, Englisch, 564 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 786 g
Reihe: Cambridge Library Collection - Naval Chronicle
ISBN: 978-1-108-01878-4
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
The Naval Chronicle, published in 40 volumes between 1799 and 1818, is a key source for British maritime and military history. This reissue is the first complete printed reproduction of what was the most influential maritime publication of its day. The subjects covered range from accounts of battles and lists of ships to notices of promotions and marriages, courts martial and deaths, and biographies, poetry and letters. Each volume also contains engravings and charts relating to naval engagements and important harbours around the world. Volume 39 (1818) includes an 'autobiographical' memoir, allegedly written on St Helena by Napoleon. The financial concerns of a post-war navy are obvious. William Wilberforce was involved with a committee set up for the relief of the thousands of destitute former sailors in London. Concerns were expressed about the building up of the American navy, and appeals made for the ending of impressment.
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Fachgebiete
- Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Geschichte der Schifffahrt
- Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Europäische Länder England, UK, Irland: Regional & Stadtgeschichte
- Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Militärgeschichte
Weitere Infos & Material
Preface; Naval biography; Nautical anecdotes and selections; Correspondence; Parliamentary papers; Naval history of the present year, 1817-1818; Shipwrecks; Manuscript from St. Helena; Naval literature; Poetry; Hydrography; Marine law; Letters on service; Index.
