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Title: A Short History of the Royal Navy, 1217 to 1688

Note: Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Brian Coe, MWS and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Summary: "A Short History of the Royal Navy, 1217 to 1688" by David Hannay is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide a popular yet accurate overview of the Royal Navy's development and its contributions to England's maritime strength over several centuries. Hannay focuses on significant events, ship design evolution, and notable figures integral to the Navy's history, rather than offering a comprehensive maritime history of England. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage for an exploration of the Royal Navy's origins, beginning with its medieval roots and emphasizing the importance of geographical location in establishing sea power. He outlines the necessary conditions that allowed England to develop a navy capable of protecting its shores and asserting dominance at sea. Hannay introduces King John as a pivotal figure who utilized naval strength to thwart invasions, showcasing the early strategic importance of a functional fleet, as demonstrated in battles such as those against the French. The opening effectively sets the tone for a detailed examination of naval warfare, organization, and technological advancements throughout the history of the Royal Navy leading up to the late 17th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hannay, David, 1853-1934

EBook No.: 46754

Published: Sep 2, 2014

Downloads: 66

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A Short History of the Royal Navy, 1217 to 1688

Note: Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Brian Coe, MWS and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "A Short History of the Royal Navy, 1217 to 1688" by David Hannay is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide a popular yet accurate overview of the Royal Navy's development and its contributions to England's maritime strength over several centuries. Hannay focuses on significant events, ship design evolution, and notable figures integral to the Navy's history, rather than offering a comprehensive maritime history of England. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage for an exploration of the Royal Navy's origins, beginning with its medieval roots and emphasizing the importance of geographical location in establishing sea power. He outlines the necessary conditions that allowed England to develop a navy capable of protecting its shores and asserting dominance at sea. Hannay introduces King John as a pivotal figure who utilized naval strength to thwart invasions, showcasing the early strategic importance of a functional fleet, as demonstrated in battles such as those against the French. The opening effectively sets the tone for a detailed examination of naval warfare, organization, and technological advancements throughout the history of the Royal Navy leading up to the late 17th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hannay, David, 1853-1934

EBook No.: 46754

Published: Sep 2, 2014

Downloads: 66

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.