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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SHIPS

by Tony Gibbons

Published by Silverdale Books. 1st. 2001

Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. Over 1500 military and civilian ships from 5000 BC to the present day. Large format. Pictorial glazed boards. Colour & b/w illustrations throughout. 544 pages including index.

Small nick to top of spine also follows through dustwrapper which has been repaired with tape to top of spine. Base of spine shelf worn. A few minor marks to text block. Pictorial dustwrapper is edge-rubbed and a little scuffed.

ISBN: 1856055914
Stock no. 1819835

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Contents

  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • THE AGE OF SAIL
  • Chapter 1 Early Ships Until 1450
  • Chapter 2 The Age of Exploration 1451-1729
  • Chapter 3 The End of Sail 1730-1859
  • THE AGE OF STEAM AND BEYOND
  • Chapter 4 Merchant Ships 1860-2000
  • Chapter 5 Steam and Steel 1860-1905
  • Chapter 6 Naval Vessels 1906-35
  • Chapter 7 World War II 1936-45
  • Chapter 8 The Nuclear Era 1946-2000
  • Glossary
  • Index

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