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Loading... Tudor Warships (1): Henry VIII's Navy (New Vanguard) (edition 2008)by Angus Konstam, Tony Bryan (Illustrator)
Work InformationTudor Warships (1): Henry VIII's Navy (New Vanguard) by Angus Konstam
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In this book, expert Angus Konstam explores the fledging Tudor Navy, tracing its history, from its origins as a merchant fleet under Henry VII through to its emergence as a powerful force under Henry VIII. Examining the operational use of Henry's Tudor warships the author analyzes the battle of the Solent in 1545, in which Henry's fleet took on a French fleet of 200 ships - much larger than the Spanish Armada decades later. Despite the well documented loss of his flagship, the Mary RoseHenry's smaller force succeeded in preventing a French victory. Although many people will have heard of the mighty Mary Rose, this book will tell the story of more than just the tragic sinking of Henry's flagship, describing how one of history's most dynamic kings grew the navy from the five warships that were his father's legacy to fifty-three deadly gunships at the forefront of his empire-building strategy. Through contemporary illustrations and intricate artwork, the author traces the changing face of warship design during the Renaissance as Henry paved the way for English dominance of the sea. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)359.0094209031Social sciences Public Administration, Military Science Navy; Naval Science Biography; History By Place Europe England & WalesLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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