Britain's Naval Power, Volume 2 (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): From Trafalgar to the Present Time

Volume two illustrates why England’s naval prowess has earned its navy the title “mistress of the sea.” Covering the era from Trafalgar to the late nineteenth century—ending with a chapter on modern naval disasters, this volume surveys the successes and failures of one of the world’s greatest navies, as well as advances in ship design and armaments.