| Title:
Destroyers
by Antony Preston |
|
Description:
Commencing
with the early Torpedo Boats the author skillfully brings
us through the evolution of the Destroyer in an interesting
and well-thought-out manner. As we move forward from one
era of warship design to another so we also switch from
one major navy to another in order to cover all the major
developments. In this way we are treated to the complete
picture of the history of this specific type of ship.
From the invention of the torpedo itself, to a boat suitable
enough to carry it into war and right through to the guided-missile
craft of today's navies, this book is as complete a work
on the Destroyer as you are likely to find.
With some incredible individual actions and incidents
along the way, Antony Preston has surpassed himself in
making this one of his most readable books.All the supporting
historic photographs are there, plus some excellent cutaway
drawing and tales.
|
| Author:
Antony
Preston was born in England and educated in South Africa.
He returned to England and became Research Assistant in
the Admiralty records at the National Maritime Museum. His
other books include, ‘Send a Gunboat’, ‘Submarines’
and ‘Navies of the American Revolution’. He was
a regular contributor to naval journals and a consultant
to a number of publishing groups in naval and historical
affairs. He is regarded as one of the world’s leading
authorities on navies, ships and war at sea. |
| Binding:
Hardcover. |
| Date
Published:
First published 1977 |
Edition:
This
edition 1979 |
| Jacket
Condition: Very
good condition with blue cover with gold embossed title
on spine. Picture dust cover is also in very good condition. |
| Book
Condition:
Very good condition containing 224 pages, the majority of
which contain photographs and illustrations. |
| Publisher:
Hamlyn Publishing Group, London. |
| ISBN:
0-600-32955-0 |
| Size
& Weight: 30.5
cm x 23 cm (H x W). 2.5 cm thick. |
