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Author Shippen, Edward, 1826-1911
Title Naval battles of the world : Great and decisive contests on the sea ... with an account of the Japan-China war and the recent battle of the Yalu; the growth, power, and management of our new Navy.
Original Publication Philadelphia: P. W. Ziegler Co., 1905.
Note Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Brian Coe, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library with additional images from the Internet Archive.)
Summary "Naval Battles of the World" by Edward Shippen is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive examination of significant naval battles throughout history, exploring their causes and consequences. Shippen aims to present these events in an accessible manner, shedding light on the pivotal role of naval power in shaping global affairs. The opening portion of the text lays a foundational understanding of the significance of naval battles, introducing the necessity of a navy for nations with extensive coastlines. It highlights early misconceptions about the sea, emphasizing how ancient civilizations displayed a mix of reverence and fear toward maritime navigation. Shippen discusses the advancements in naval technology and tactics over the centuries, mentioning notable events and figures that shaped naval history. By evoking examples ranging from the ancient Egyptians and Greeks to the Romans and beyond, he sets the stage for a detailed exploration of various decisive conflicts at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Subject Naval battles
Subject United States. Navy
Subject Sino-Japanese War, 1894-1895
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EBook-No. 73068
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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