A Brief History of British Sea Power

Despite being islanders, the British did not take to the water like ducks. David Howarth reveals that for hundreds of years Britain's seafarers did little but cling to coastal waters. The Romans and Vikings were far superior as seamen, and it was not until Elizabeth I's reign that Britain's success at sea truly began, with the utter defeat of the Spanish Armada.

Author: David Howarth

Publisher: Robinson

Released Date: 2003

ISBN: 9781841197920