The British battle fleet, Vol. 1 (of 2) : its inception and growth throughout…
"The British Battle Fleet, Vol. 1 (of 2): Its Inception and Growth Throughout the Centuries" by Fred T. Jane is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the evolution of the British Navy from its mythic beginnings to the sophisticated fleet in contemporary times. The primary focus highlights the technological advancements and the shipbuilders’ contributions to naval warfare rather than detailing the exploits of admirals and
notable battles. The opening of this work sets the stage for an exploration of the origins of British naval power. It begins by addressing the obscured and legendary inception of the fleet, moving from early myths involving figures like King Alfred to a more factual representation of naval developments during his reign and those of subsequent monarchs. Jane emphasizes that the establishment of a truly organized Navy stemmed from necessity—a response to foreign threats rather than a premeditated strategy—and outlines various periods, such as the Norman invasions and the Plantagenet era, that shaped the maritime landscape of England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jane, Fred T. (Frederick Thomas), 1865-1916 |
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| Illustrator | Wyllie, W. L. (William Lionel), 1851-1931 |
| Title | The British battle fleet, Vol. 1 (of 2) : its inception and growth throughout the centuries to the present day |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: The Library Press, limited, 1915. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Peter Becker, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History, Naval |
| Subject | Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History |
| Subject | Warships -- Great Britain -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75616 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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