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The Rise And Fall of British Naval Mastery

Paperback • 2016 • 1. edition

The Rise And Fall of British Naval Mastery

By Paul Kennedy

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About the book

Paul Kennedy's classic naval history, now updated with a new introduction by the authorThis acclaimed book traces Britain's rise and fall as a sea power from the Tudors to the present day. Challenging the traditional view that the British are natural 'sons of the waves', he suggests instead that the country's fortunes as a significant maritime force have always been bound up with its economic growth. In doing so, he contributes significantly to the centuries-long debate between 'continental' and...Show more

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9780141983820

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Penguin Books Ltd

Published year

2016

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1

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The Rise And Fall of British Naval Mastery

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