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To Rule the Waves

How the British Navy Changed the Modern World

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To Rule the Waves tells the extraordinary story of how the British Royal Navy allowed one nation to rise to a level of power unprecedented in history. From the navy's beginnings under Henry VIII to the age of computer warfare and special ops, historian Arthur Herman tells the spellbinding tale of great battles at sea, heroic sailors, violent conflict, and personal tragedy - of the way one mighty institution forged a nation, an empire, and a new world.

This P.S. edition features extra insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.

©2004 Arthur Herman (P)2016 Recorded Books Armed Forces Europe Great Britain Military Naval Forces England Royal Navy British History
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Well told, entertainingly narrated detailed account of an interesting history.. Recommended for anyone with an interest I the subject.

Very comprehensive.

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Interesting book with lots of detail. The narrator was not good. He seemed unable to finish a lot of the words which was rather annoying.

Interesting book with lots of detail.

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a very interesting book, although a long listen it never seemed to get boring. Would recommend

Educational but still exciting

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This is truly one of the finest works of military history I have ever read, now excellently realised in this audiobook. As a military history enthusiast I can truly say there are few works I have come across as enthralling, detailed and informative. Th
is audiobook more than does it justice.

Superb

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The amazing story of the Royal Navy: how Britannia ruled the waves in a mostly benign manner told with great scholarship and sympathy. Quite simply one of the best histories of the ages

To rule the waves

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