As a strategically vital access route to southern England and as the anchorage for Portsmouth, Britain's premier naval base, the waters of Spithead reflect much of the UK's naval history. They have seen piracy and battles, countless departing and returning fleets, royal visits and naval reviews, courts martial and the 'Spithead Breeze' mutiny of 1797. Originally published in 1972, this book draws together the many and varied strands of history that have given Spithead its significance.
| ISBN: | 9781041126935 |
| Publication date: | 10th October 2025 |
| Author: | Michael Lewis |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 220 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Revivals |
| Genres: |
Maritime history Military history |
As a strategically vital access route to southern England and as the anchorage for Portsmouth, Britain's premier naval base, the waters of Spithead reflect much of the UK's naval history. They have seen piracy and battles, countless departing and returning fleets, royal visits and naval reviews, courts martial and the 'Spithead Breeze' mutiny of 1797. Originally published in 1972, this book draws together the many and varied strands of history that have given Spithead its significance.
Spithead features in the following genres: Military history, Politics and government, Warfare and defence
Spithead is available in Hardback
Spithead was written by Michael Lewis and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Spithead has 220 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Revivals series
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