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Edward III and the War at Sea

By Graham Cushway

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Edward III and the War at Sea

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This book describes naval warfare during the opening phase of the Hundred Years War, a vital period in the development of the early Royal Navy, in which Edward III's government struggled to harness English naval power in a dramatic battle for supremacy with their French and Spanish adversaries. It shows how the escalating demands of Edward's astonishing military ambitions led to an intense period of evolution in the English navy and the growth of a culture of naval specialism and professionalism. It addresses how this in turn affected the livelihoods of England's mariners and coastal communities. The book covers in detail the most important sea battles of Edward III's reign - Sluys, Winchelsea and La Rochelle - as well as raids and naval blockades. It highlights the systems by which ships were brought into service and mariners recruited, and explores how these were resisted by mariners and coastal communities. It also tells the story of the range of personalities, heroes and villains who influenced the development of the navy in the reign of Edward III. GRAHAM CUSHWAY holds a PhD in Maritime History from the University of Exeter.
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
290
Release Date:
2011-05-19
Publication Date:
2011-05-19
Publisher:
Boydell Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1843836211
ISBN13:
9781843836216
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
814 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
23 cm
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