{"product_id":"the-royal-navy-its-influence-in-english-history-and-in-the-growth-of-empire-paperback-9781107632714","title":"The Royal Navy; Its Influence in English History and in the Growth of Empire (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107632714","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Royal Navy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eIts Influence in English History and in the Growth of Empire\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 1914 book by John Leyland contains an account of the nature, character and development of the British Navy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Leyland (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107632714, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 22 March 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e178 pages\u003cbr\u003e20.3 x 12.7 x 1 cm, 0.2 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with an emphasis on accessibility. The Royal Navy by John Leyland was first published in 1914. The book contains an account of the nature, character and development of the British Navy, revealing its roles in maintaining the security of the country and supporting the growth of the Empire.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. The sea and the making of England\u003cbr\u003e 2. The conqueror's sea power\u003cbr\u003e 3. How mediaeval battles were fought\u003cbr\u003e 4. Ships and men\u003cbr\u003e 5. The age of maritime discovery and the overthrow of Spain\u003cbr\u003e 6. The transition navy. Tudors and Stuarts\u003cbr\u003e 7. The new contest for dominion. The first Dutch War\u003cbr\u003e 8. The Restoration navy and the close of the Dutch Wars\u003cbr\u003e 9. The revolution of 1688. The beginning of the French Wars\u003cbr\u003e 10. Naval supremacy and fleet decay\u003cbr\u003e 11. Anson and Hawke. The regenerated navy\u003cbr\u003e 12. The Seven Years' War and world dominion\u003cbr\u003e 13. The War of American Independence\u003cbr\u003e 14. The French Revolution. Howe. Projects of invasion and the mutinies\u003cbr\u003e 15. Nelson, the Mediterranean and the Nile. The Peace of Amiens\u003cbr\u003e 16. Ideas and plans of Bonaparte\u003cbr\u003e 17. The campaign of Trafalgar\u003cbr\u003e 18. The fruits of victory\u003cbr\u003e 19. Conclusions\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: British \u0026amp; Irish history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on British \u0026amp; Irish history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22British%20\u0026amp;%20Irish%20history%20%5BHBJD1%5D%22\"\u003eHBJD1\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913270616344,"sku":"9781107632714","price":20.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107632714i_c87429b6-187c-4ffc-805c-0ab6c49b64c2.jpg?v=1696770418","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-royal-navy-its-influence-in-english-history-and-in-the-growth-of-empire-paperback-9781107632714","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}