All Hands: The lower deck of the royal navy since 1939 - Hardcover

Lavery, Brian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1844861554 ISBN 13: 9781844861552

Publisher: Conway, 2012

Synopsis

Brian Lavery, the pre-eminent historian of the Royal Navy, returns with the third volume of his engaging social history of the Royal Navy's 'lower deck' - the world of the seamen as distinct from the officers of the 'quarterdeck'.

Lavery examines the world of the sailor from the outbreak of war in 1939 through 70 years of change up to his place in the modern Royal Navy. As new technologies demanded increased professionalism, specialisation and training, the inherent adaptability of the professional sailor is clearly demonstrated. The book also focuses on the changing social structure of the Navy, and the periods of expansion as the service coped with the great demands made through two World Wars and innumerable other conflicts across the globe.

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Review:

A fascinating read. --The Good Book Guide, Jan/Feb issue

Book Description:

Brian Lavery's follow-up to Royal Tars and Able Seamen, this third volume in the series looks at the evolution of the seaman from the outbreak of World War Two.

About this edition

• Publisher: Conway
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1844861554
• ISBN 13: 9781844861552
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 352