Able seamen : the lower deck of the Royal Navy, 1850-1939
Lavery, Brian2011
Book
Brian Lavery returns with the second volume of his social history of the Royal Navy's 'lower deck' - the world of the seamen as distinct from the officers of the 'quarterdeck'. He examines the world of the late Victorian navy & beyond, charting the evolution of the seaman through 160 years of change to his place in the modern Royal Navy.
Main title:
Able seamen : the lower deck of the Royal Navy, 1850-1939 / Brian Lavery.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Conway, 2011.
Collation:
352 p., [32] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), port. ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781844861408 (hbk)1844861406 (hbk)
Dewey class:
359'.00941
Language:
English
Subject:
Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History -- 19th centuryGreat Britain. Royal Navy -- History -- 20th centurySailors -- Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 19th centurySailors -- Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 20th centurySailors -- Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th centurySailors -- Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 20th centuryWarfare and Defence
BRN:
234543