Fifty-two Stories of the British Navy, from Damme to Trafalgar. by Alfred H. Miles
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"Fifty-two Stories of the British Navy, from Damme to Trafalgar" by Alfred H. Miles is a historical collection of naval narratives written in the late 19th century. This compilation presents fifty-two tales that chronologically outline the key events and battles of the British Navy, capturing pivotal moments that have historically contributed to Britain's naval supremacy. Focused on notable figures and pivotal battles, the stories aim to engage readers with the rich maritime
legacy of the British naval force. At the start of this volume, the opening portion provides a foundational exploration of the beginnings of the British Navy, tracing its roots back to early Saxon influences and iconic figures such as King Alfred the Great. The narrative outlines the historical context in which the English first faced Viking invasions, highlighting Alfred's strategic innovations in shipbuilding and naval tactics that laid the groundwork for a national fleet. This introduction serves to illustrate how these maritime efforts eventually evolved into a formidable naval power, setting the stage for the subsequent stories that follow in this captivating collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Miles, Alfred H. (Alfred Henry), 1848-1929 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fifty-two Stories of the British Navy, from Damme to Trafalgar. |
| Alternate Title | 52 Stories of the British Navy, from Damme to Trafalgar. |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlie Howard, sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | VA: Naval science: Navies: Organization, distribution, naval situation |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History, Naval -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40871 |
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 924 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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