| Author |
Wood, William, 1864-1947 |
| Title |
Flag and Fleet: How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Flag and Fleet: How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas" by William Wood is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the pivotal role the British Navy played in establishing and maintaining maritime sovereignty and imperial power throughout history. Wood likely delves into key naval battles, strategies, and developments that contributed to the dominance of British sea power, underlining the importance of the Navy in shaping both the British Empire and global trade. The opening of the work sets the stage by reflecting on the divine nature of the sea, illustrating its vastness and significance as a source of freedom. The introductory chapters describe the evolution of sea power, starting from ancient times with primitive rafts and canoes to the more sophisticated ships of the British Navy. Wood emphasizes the historical interplay between land and sea strategies and the necessity of naval dominance for a nation's survival. Additionally, concepts like the importance of unity in naval command and the critical judgments made by ancient leaders about sea engagements are explored, shaping a narrative that highlights naval history as vital to the strength and expansion of the British Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History, Naval
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| Subject |
Sea-power
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19849 |
| Release Date |
Nov 17, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 3, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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