In 'The Glorious First of June' Sam Willis not only tells, with thrilling immediacy and masterly clarity, the gripping story of an epic and complex battle, he also explains its critical importance for the development of British naval tactics and the concomitant growth of British sea-power.
ISBN: | 9781849160391 |
Publication date: | 27th September 2012 |
Author: | Sam Willis |
Publisher: | Quercus an imprint of Quercus Publishing |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 434 pages |
Series: | Hearts of Oak Trilogy |
Genres: |
Maritime history Early modern warfare (including gunpowder warfare) Specific wars and campaigns |