- Imperial
Japanese Navy Aircraft Carriers 1921-45
- The unrivalled illustrated reference on fighting vehicles,
transport and artillery through the ages. Each volume is
illustrated throughout, making these books uniquely accessible
to history enthusiasts of all ages.
- Modern
U.S. Navy Destroyers - Readers are treated to up-close
views of each of the U.S. Navy's three current destroyer classes.
Each types origins, armaments, and battle histories are accompanied
by specification tables and exclusive color photography.
In addition, there are views of bridges, control rooms, berthing
areas, ammunition magazines, and control rooms.
- Pirate
Ship 1660-1730 - This title redresses the imbalance, conducting
a detailed exploration of the wide variety of pirate vessels
that sailed the high seas during the 'golden age' of piracy
(1690–1730), from gun-bristling warships to smaller
craft such as sloops, brigantines and early schooners. It
incorporates the latest archaeological evidence to produce
a fascinating account of these vessels, detailing their origins,
development and tactical engagement. Packed with contemporary
illustrations and superbly detailed color artwork, the
ships of the 'golden age' are brought vividly to life.
- Ship
and Pirate Coloring Books - For the young modelers and
artists.
- SHIPS
OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS : Anatomy of the Ship - Many years
of research by Jose Martinez-Hidalgo and his successors into
the Naos and caravels of the 15th and 16th centuries has allowed
a whole new insight into the design and construction of the
famous ships of Columbus. The Anatomy of the Ship series provides
the finest documentation of individual ships and ship types
ever published. What makes the series unique is a complete
set of superbly executed line drawings, both the conventional
type of plan as well as explanatory perspective views, with
fully descriptive keys.
- Spanish
Galleon 1530-1690 - During the middle decade of the 16th
century a new type of sailing vessel emerged, designed to
carry the wealth of the Americas to Spain. This was the galleon,
and over the next century these vessels would serve Spain
well as treasure ships and warships, becoming a symbol of
Spanish power and wealth during the period. The development
and construction of the Spanish galleon are discussed in this
book, and the ordnance and crewing needed to produce and maintain
these stately vessels is covered. The author also examines
the role of the galleon as a treasure ship, and describes
how these ships were manned and fought in action.
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