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100 1 _aHannay, David,
_d1853-1934
245 1 2 _aA Short History of the Royal Navy, 1217 to 1688
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-09-02
508 _aProduced by Brian Coe, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"A Short History of the Royal Navy, 1217 to 1688" by David Hannay is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide a popular yet accurate overview of the Royal Navy's development and its contributions to England's maritime strength over several centuries. Hannay focuses on significant events, ship design evolution, and notable figures integral to the Navy's history, rather than offering a comprehensive maritime history of England. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage for an exploration of the Royal Navy's origins, beginning with its medieval roots and emphasizing the importance of geographical location in establishing sea power. He outlines the necessary conditions that allowed England to develop a navy capable of protecting its shores and asserting dominance at sea. Hannay introduces King John as a pivotal figure who utilized naval strength to thwart invasions, showcasing the early strategic importance of a functional fleet, as demonstrated in battles such as those against the French. The opening effectively sets the tone for a detailed examination of naval warfare, organization, and technological advancements throughout the history of the Royal Navy leading up to the late 17th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain. Royal Navy -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46754
999 _c87593
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