The Evolution of Naval Armament by Frederick Leslie Robertson
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"The Evolution of Naval Armament" by Frederick Leslie Robertson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the significant advancements in naval technology and armaments, particularly during the 19th century, covering the evolution of ships, guns, and propulsion systems. Robertson, an engineer commander in the Royal Navy, aims to bridge the gap in popular literature concerning naval history, providing insights into the technical aspects and material
developments that shaped modern naval forces. At the start of the work, the author introduces the theme of naval architecture and the evolution of warships, focusing on the limitations of earlier designs, primarily the sailing ship and its inability to match the maneuverability of oar-driven galleys before the 14th century. He discusses the gradual advancements leading to the incorporation of artillery, driven by innovations like gunpowder and the mariner's compass, which together transformed naval warfare. Robertson emphasizes the historical challenges faced in ship design and construction, highlighting the interplay between naval technology and warfare strategies throughout different eras. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Robertson, Frederick Leslie |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21009066 |
| Title | The Evolution of Naval Armament |
| Contents | The sailing ship -- The smooth-bore gun -- The steam engine -- "New principles of gunnery" -- The carronade -- The truck carriage -- The shell gun -- The rifled gun -- Propelling machinery -- The ironclad. |
| Credits |
Produced by deaurider, Charlie Howard, 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: 52.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | VF: Naval science: Naval ordnance |
| Subject | Ordnance, Naval -- History |
| Subject | Warships -- History |
| Subject | Naval art and science -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56777 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 4258 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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