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LoC No.: 15011707
Title:
The German Fleet
Being The Companion Volume to "The Fleets At War" and "From Heligoland To Keeling Island
Note: Reading ease score: 47.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "The German Fleet" by Archibald Hurd is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the development of German naval power from its early beginnings to the state of its fleet in the years leading up to World War I. The book aims to unpack the complexities and evolution of Germany's naval ambitions, exploring not just the military aspect but also the cultural and economic underpinnings that fueled its rise. The opening of the book sets the stage for the exploration of German sea-power by emphasizing the historical significance of the Hanseatic League, which influenced early German maritime endeavors. Hurd highlights the transition from a maritime tradition rooted in commerce to a national naval movement, backed by the aspirations of a united Germany in the 19th century. The early chapters touch on the origins of the German fleet and its connection to broader national ambitions, pointing out how the quest for sea power became intertwined with national pride and identity amid the changing socio-political landscape of Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hurd, Archibald, 1869-1959
EBook No.: 56653
Published: Feb 27, 2018
Downloads: 51
Language: English
Subject: Germany. Kriegsmarine
LoCC: Naval science: Navies: Organization, distribution, naval situation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 15011707
Title:
The German Fleet
Being The Companion Volume to "The Fleets At War" and "From Heligoland To Keeling Island
Note: Reading ease score: 47.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Brian Coe, Graeme Mackreth and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The German Fleet" by Archibald Hurd is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the development of German naval power from its early beginnings to the state of its fleet in the years leading up to World War I. The book aims to unpack the complexities and evolution of Germany's naval ambitions, exploring not just the military aspect but also the cultural and economic underpinnings that fueled its rise. The opening of the book sets the stage for the exploration of German sea-power by emphasizing the historical significance of the Hanseatic League, which influenced early German maritime endeavors. Hurd highlights the transition from a maritime tradition rooted in commerce to a national naval movement, backed by the aspirations of a united Germany in the 19th century. The early chapters touch on the origins of the German fleet and its connection to broader national ambitions, pointing out how the quest for sea power became intertwined with national pride and identity amid the changing socio-political landscape of Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hurd, Archibald, 1869-1959
EBook No.: 56653
Published: Feb 27, 2018
Downloads: 51
Language: English
Subject: Germany. Kriegsmarine
LoCC: Naval science: Navies: Organization, distribution, naval situation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.