The Navy in the War of 1739-48: Volume 3

by Herbert W Richmond and Herbert William Richmond

Book Overview

Sir Herbert Richmond (1871-1946) was a prominent naval officer and historian who wrote extensively on maritime history. Originally published in 1920, this book forms the third part of Richmond's three-volume series on the role of the Navy during the War of Jenkins' Ear, a prolonged conflict between Britain and Spain that lasted from 1739 to 1748. The text offers a detailed analysis of developments and engagements in the war from approximately 1744 to 1748. Appendices and a variety of illustrative material are also provided. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in naval history and eighteenth-century history in general.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107611644
• ISBN13: 9781107611641
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"