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Capital Navy: The Men, Ships, And Operations of the James River Squadron - Couverture souple

Coski, John M

 
9781932714159: Capital Navy: The Men, Ships, And Operations of the James River Squadron
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1932714154 ISBN 13 : 9781932714159
Editeur : Savas Beatie, 2006

Synopsis

Capital Navy is the first book to examine the importance of Confederate naval operations on the James River, and their significant (and yet largely ignored) impact on the war in Virginia.

Dr. Coski's study explores virtually every aspect of the Confederate naval presence, from the early war construction of the ironclad behemoths to the under appreciated wooden ships that fought alongside their more famous iron-plated sister ships--and every engagement and action in between. Coski's research is grounded in primary sources, including diaries, letters, journals, log books, and official records.

His deep research allows him to paint a lively portrait of the men and ships that plied the twisting, muddy coils of the James River. His descriptions of the many fascinating personalities involved in this drama are richly drawn and deeply crafted, as are his renditions of the naval engagements (including Drewry's Bluff and Trent's Reach).

It is impossible to fully understand how and why the war unfolded as it did in Virginia (and indeed, the Eastern Theater) without reading this book.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Capital Navy is the first book to examine the importance of Confederate naval operations on the James River, and their significant (and yet largely ignored) impact on the war in Virginia. Dr. Coski's study explores virtually every aspect of the Confederate naval presence, from the early war construction of the ironclad behemoths to the under appreciated wooden ships that fought alongside their more famous iron-plated sister ships--and every engagement and action in between. Coski s research is grounded in primary sources, including diaries, letters, journals, log books, and official records. His deep research allows him to paint a lively portrait of the men and ships that plied the twisting, muddy coils of the James River. His descriptions of the many fascinating personalities involved in this drama are richly drawn and deeply crafted, as are his renditions of the naval engagements (including Drewry's Bluff and Trent's Reach). It is impossible to fully understand how and why the war unfolded as it did in Virginia (and indeed, the Eastern Theater) without reading this book.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
Savas Beatie
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1932714154
ISBN 13 
9781932714159
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
366
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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