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Empire of the Deep
The Rise and Fall of the British Navy
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The bestselling complete history of the British Navy - our national story through a different prism.
The bestselling complete history of the British Navy - our national story through a different prism.
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The bestselling complete history of the British Navy - our national story through a different prism.
The story of our navy is nothing less than the story of Britain, our culture, and our empire. Much more than a parade of admirals and their battles, this is the story of how an insignificant island nation conquered the world's oceans to become its greatest trading empire. Yet, as Ben Wilson shows, there was nothing inevitable about this rise to maritime domination, nor was it ever an easy path.
Empire of the Deep: The Rise and Fall of the British Navy also reveals how our naval history has shaped us in more subtle and surprising ways. Our language, culture, politics, and national character all owe a great debt to this conquest of the seas. This is a gripping, fresh take on our national story.
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Empire of the Deep by Ben Wilson is praised for its engaging portrayal of 1,500 years of naval history, with critics highlighting the author's impressive mastery of the subject. Recognised as a rising star among historians, Wilson prompts readers to ponder the complexities of historical rise and fall rather than providing definitive answers. His skill in storytelling is noted as nearly genius-level, making the book a stimulating read that invites discussion.
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ISBN: 9780753829202
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 September 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 43.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 562g
Pages: 720
About the Author
Born in 1980, Ben Wilson's first book was published when he was just 24, and he is one of our most acclaimed young historians. He lives in Suffolk.
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