The Naval Chronicle: Containing a General and Biographical History of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom with a Variety of Original Papers on ... Library Collection - Naval Chronicle) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1108018599 ISBN 13: 9781108018593

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

The Naval Chronicle, published in 40 volumes between 1799 and 1818, is a key source for British maritime and military history. This reissue is the first complete printed reproduction of what was the most influential maritime publication of its day. The subjects covered range from accounts of battles and lists of ships to notices of promotions and marriages, courts martial and deaths, and biographies, poetry and letters. Each volume also contains engravings and charts relating to naval engagements and important harbours around the world. Volume 20, published in 1808 at the start of the Peninsular War, contains numerous intelligence reports relating to Sir Arthur Wellesley's departure for Portugal and the aftermath of the Battle of Vimiero. The terms of the French surrender and departure from Portugal are also reproduced and discussed. Technical and professional articles include suggested improvements for lighthouses, and maps and descriptions of Penang Island, Malaysia and Plymouth.

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Book Description:

The Naval Chronicle, published in 40 volumes between 1799 and 1818, is a key source for British maritime and military history. Volume 20 (1808) includes intelligence reports concerning the start of Peninsular War, the articles of the French surrender after the Battle of Vimiero, and discussion of improvements to lighthouses.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1108018599
• ISBN 13: 9781108018593
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 548
• Editor: Clarke James