Modern ships of war by Sir Edward J. Reed and Edward Simpson
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"Modern Ships of War" by Sir Edward J. Reed and Edward Simpson is a naval engineering treatise written in the late 19th century. This book examines the evolution and design of warships, particularly in relation to advancements in naval technology and armament. The authors aim to analyze the marked changes in warship construction and effectiveness from earlier wooden vessels to modern metal ships, highlighting the implications of these developments for naval powers,
especially the United States and Great Britain. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed discussion on the dramatic transformations in naval warfare over a thirty-year period. It highlights the shift from traditional wooden ships to modern armored vessels, touching on key concepts such as the classification of warships, the importance of artillery advancements, and the challenges posed by evolving naval strategies. Reed discusses the urgency of reinvigorating naval power in the U.S. after a period of neglect, arguing for a proactive approach to developing a fleet capable of meeting contemporary military challenges. The introductory chapter serves as a comprehensive overview, establishing a context for the subsequent exploration of various nations' naval strengths and design philosophies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Reed, Edward J. (Edward James), Sir, 1830-1906 |
|---|---|
| Author | Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888 |
| Contributor | Kelley, J. D. Jerrold (James Douglas Jerrold), 1847-1922 |
| LoC No. | 13003378 |
| Title | Modern ships of war |
| Original Publication | United States: Harper & Brothers, 1887, pubdate 1888. |
| Credits | deaurider, John Campbell 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: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | VA: Naval science: Navies: Organization, distribution, naval situation |
| Subject | Navies |
| Subject | Warships |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73887 |
| Release Date | Jun 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1229 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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