🔥Padfield Rule Britannia - The Victorian and Edwardian navy

Rule Britannia: The Victorian and Edwardian Navy by Peter Padfield examines the rise and development of the Royal Navy during the height of the British Empire. Covering the Victorian and Edwardian eras, the book explores the ships, naval strategy, technological innovations and political decisions that helped establish Britain as the world's foremost maritime power.

Drawing on contemporary sources and extensive research, Padfield analyses the transformation from wooden sailing fleets to modern steel warships, as well as the role of naval power in imperial expansion, diplomacy and global trade. Richly illustrated, the book provides valuable insight into one of the most influential periods in British naval history.

Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1981. First edition. Illustrated throughout. Hardcover with dust jacket. Excellent condition.