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pp. 190, color illustrations.”From the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra at Actium to the 1946 nuclear detonations at Bikini Atoll, Lost Warships places shipwrecks in a broad historical, often-tragic narrative of warfare at sea. Drawing on the author’s knowledge as an underwater archaeologist, naval historian, and maritime museum director as well as historical accounts, paintings, contemporary documents, photographs, and maps, the book presents a comprehensive, graphically appealing overview of milestones in marine warfare that changed the course of world history. Sidebars featuring histories of specific battles, ships, relics, and shipwrecks further illustrate and enhance this riveting tale. “
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| ISBN | 1550548336 | |
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| ISBN13 | 9781550548334 | |
| Number of pages | 190 | |
| Original Title | Lost Warships: An Archeological Tour of War at Sea | |
| Published Date | 2001 | |
| Book Condition | Very Good | |
| Jacket Condition | Very Good | |
| Binding | Hardcover | |
| Size | 4to | |
| Place of Publication | Vancouver | |
| Edition | First Canadian | |
| Category: | Military History | |
| Author: | James P. Delgado | |
| Publishers: | Douglas & McIntyre, Limited |
pp. 190, color illustrations.”From the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra at Actium to the 1946 nuclear detonations at Bikini Atoll, Lost Warships places shipwrecks in a broad historical, often-tragic narrative of warfare at sea. Drawing on the author’s knowledge as an underwater archaeologist, naval historian, and maritime museum director as well as historical accounts, paintings, contemporary documents, photographs, and maps, the book presents a comprehensive, graphically appealing overview of milestones in marine warfare that changed the course of world history. Sidebars featuring histories of specific battles, ships, relics, and shipwrecks further illustrate and enhance this riveting tale. “
| Weight | 2 kg |
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