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(More customer reviews)This book contains an extremely comprehensive listing of all U. S. Navy ships of the post-WW II era. Some of their characterisitcs and elements of their history, including final disposition, are provided. Most of this information appears well-researched, and I did not see any obvious errors. Much of the descriptive information seems to be from officially released data and is not necessarily totally accurate, but this is not unreasonable for a book meant for open publication. I found a few instances where some information, such as speed for older ships no longer in commission, is not correct and probably was derived from earlier public relations releases. One could say that the author should have updated this material, but it really is not that much of a detriment to the overall contents of the book.
The real problem is the quality of the photographs. Most are small (1/6 of a page) and are of mediocre quality from a reproduction perspective. In addition, I would have expected a more comprehensive set of photos depicting all ship classes and sub-classes covered in the book. The $150.00 cover price demands significantly better illustrations.
The author, Paul Silverstone, has written many books on naval ships over the past 40 years or so, some of which already cover a good portion of the information contained in this book and cost far less with better photos. His knowledge and talent would have been better served with a better produced book.
In summary, this book has a wealth of information and has value as a reference document. The issue is its value for the price.
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The Navy of the Nuclear Age, 1947-2007, the fifth volume in the monumental U.S. Navy Warship series, presents an all-inclusive compendium of the ships that served in the U.S. Navy from the Cold War up through the present day. Featuring radical new developments in warships such as nuclear-powered submarines and carriers equipped with ballistic missiles, the post-World War II period was one of unprecedented technological growth for the U.S. Navy. The Navy of the Nuclear Age contains specifications and illustrations for all the ships and submarines that have helped the U.S.to achieve its present-day status as the country with the world's largest and most powerful navy.A further article about Paul Silverstone and the Navy Warships series can be found at: http://www.thejc.com/home.aspxParentId=m11s18s180&SecId=180&AId=58892&ATypeId=1
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