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100 1 _aReed, Edward J., Sir
_q(Edward James),
_d1830-1906
245 1 0 _aModern ships of war
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-06-22
508 _adeaurider, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Modern Ships of War" by Sir Edward J. Reed and Edward Simpson is a naval engineering treatise written in the late 19th century. This book examines the evolution and design of warships, particularly in relation to advancements in naval technology and armament. The authors aim to analyze the marked changes in warship construction and effectiveness from earlier wooden vessels to modern metal ships, highlighting the implications of these developments for naval powers, especially the United States and Great Britain. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed discussion on the dramatic transformations in naval warfare over a thirty-year period. It highlights the shift from traditional wooden ships to modern armored vessels, touching on key concepts such as the classification of warships, the importance of artillery advancements, and the challenges posed by evolving naval strategies. Reed discusses the urgency of reinvigorating naval power in the U.S. after a period of neglect, arguing for a proactive approach to developing a fleet capable of meeting contemporary military challenges. The introductory chapter serves as a comprehensive overview, establishing a context for the subsequent exploration of various nations' naval strengths and design philosophies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Harper & Brothers, 1887
653 _aNavies
653 _aWarships
700 1 _aSimpson, Edward,
_d1824-1888
700 1 _aKelley, J. D. Jerrold
_q(James Douglas Jerrold),
_d1847-1922
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/modernshipsofwar00reed
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73887
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