FRIGATES OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS
Written by Robert Gardiner
Published by Chatham Publishing
in 2000
ISBN: 186176135X
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FRIGATES OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS
Written by Robert Gardiner.
Stock no. 1829970
1st.
2000.
Hardback.
Large format.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
An in-depth history of the sailing navy's most popular and charismatic ship type at the height of its development as a warship. Large format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. 208 pages including index. ISBN: 186176135X. A lovely copy, appears unread! Rear panel of dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.
Front cover
Contents
- PART 1: DESIGN HISTORY
- The Return to Moderate Dimensions, 1801-1804
- The Barham Interlude, 1805-1806
- War of Attrition, 1806-1812
- The American Emergency, 1812-1815
- Super Frigates
- Preparing for Peace, 1812-1815
- PART II: THE SHIPS
- Construction
- Design
- Wartime Modifications
- Armament
- Performance
- Frigates in Action