the ships, men, and organisation, 1793-1815 Lavery, Brian 1945- creator O'Brian, Patrick 1914-2000 writer of foreword. text bibliography History mdu Annapolis, Md Naval Institute Press [1989] 1989 monographic eng

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352 pages : illustrations ; 31 cm "First published in 1990, this encyclopedic yet highly readable work gives an indepth description of the Royal Navy in Lord Nelson's time. Filled with over four hundred illustrations, the book is divided into fourteen sections that deal with the design and construction of ships, the navy's administration, and life at sea. Other topics include shiphandling and navigation, gunnery techniques and fighting tactics, and a discussion of foreign navies of the day. Nelson's Navy is an important source book for the naval historian, a valuable reference for the enthusiast, and a revelation to the general reader."--from amazon.com. Brian Lavery ; foreword by Patrick O'Brian. "First published in Great Britain 1989 by Conway Maritime Press Ltd ... London"--Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references (pages 334-347). e-uk--- Great Britain. Royal Navy History 18th century VA454 .L39 0870212583 9780870212581 0851775217 9780851775210 89062380 890703 20250815093901.0 ocm20997619 eng