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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the daring adventures of Duguay-Trouin, a 17th-century French naval officer and privateer. Born into a family with a long maritime history, Duguay-Trouin displayed his aptitude for naval combat from a young age, engaging in duels and skirmishes as a student. His early career in the French Navy was marked by bravery and initiative, leading to his command of several privateering vessels. As a privateer, Duguay-Trouin's exploits became legendary. He captured numerous enemy merchant ships, fought off attacks from larger enemy vessels, and even defeated and captured enemy warships. His daring raids on English and Dutch shipping earned him the respect of his opponents and the admiration of his countrymen. Beyond his military prowess, Duguay-Trouin was also a skilled strategist and tactician. He modernized the French navy, introducing new techniques and weaponry that improved the efficiency and effectiveness of his ships. His writings on naval warfare remain influential to this day, contributing to his legacy as a pioneer of modern naval tactics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334483547_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334483547
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334483547
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)