Admirals : the naval commanders who made Britain great
Lambert, Andrew D., 1956-2008
Book
Why, for centuries, was the British Navy the most successful organisation in the world? What does it take to lead such a force? This book celebrates the rare talents of the men who shaped the most successful fighting force in world history, following the careers of 11 men who created and refined the art of the admiral.
Main title:
Admirals : the naval commanders who made Britain great / Andrew Lambert.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Faber, 2008.
Collation:
xx, 492 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.), maps, ports. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780571231560 (hbk)057123156X (hbk)
Dewey class:
359.3'31'0922'41
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
316639