Author: Bernard Ireland Pages: 192 Published: 2006 The Hamlyn History of Ships is a comprehensive history and refrence work in one volume, chronicling the development of world shipping. As well as describing advancements in shipping, the author Bernard Ireland has included a number of sea battles ehich are significant because the results of these encounters were to shape the course of world history. Beautifully illustrated with over 200 photographs and informative artworks, including cross-sections of seminal ships throughout the ages, and featuring important ship builders and designers, The Hamlyn History of Ships is a hardworking, illuminating reference book for all ship enthusiasts.
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