Rule Britannia: The Victorian and Edwardian Navy Review

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(More customer reviews)A fine work on a difficult and complicated subject. Although Mr. Padfield write entertainingly, he does not miss the historical points of the life, ships, and politics of Queen Victoria's Navy. The only missing elements is the view of the Royal Navy from the other powers of the world, wit the exception of France (of course). For instance, he leaves out the Royal Navy's role in American waters during the Civil War and it's broad effect on American political decisions during the time.
But that is a VERY minor complaint. Padfield sucessfully gives out the spirit, bravery, and glory of the Royal Navy and hints at some of the reasons for it's decline after World War One. Still, one can hoist the Battle Ensigns for this one! Now one can explore why and how Britain was the most feared and respected (and copied) naval power in the world...even by today's standards!

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