French Warships in the Age of Sail, 1786-1862: Design,

French Warships in the Age of Sail, 1786-1862: Design, Construction, Careers and Fates

In 1786 the French navy had just emerged from its most successful war of the eighteenth century, and the reputation of its ship design and fighting skills never stood higher. Though the effects of the French Revolution would devastate the navy's efficiency, the French would go on to produce some of the most advanced, innovative ships of the age. This book contains an abundance of information on the construction and careers of each of these marvelous ships. The result of such detail is the first concise, clear resource on the development of French warships in the latter half of the sailing era.
Country USA
Brand US Naval Institute Press
Manufacturer Naval Institute Press
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2015-10-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781591146292

French Warships in the Age of Sail, 1786-1862: Design, Construction, Careers and Fates