Famous Sea Fights, from Salamis to Tsu-Shima

by A. Hilliard Atteridge

A vivid narrative history of decisive naval battles across the ages, from the ancient Greek triumph at Salamis to the modern clash at Tsushima, charting how sea power has shaped the fate of nations.

At a glance From the oared galleys that saved Greece to the steel battle fleets of the modern age… What it's about This is a narrative history of decisive naval engagements spanning more… Along the way it recounts the celebrated actions that fall between, describing the… Themes The book dwells on sea power as a force in history, on the evolution of the…

This is a narrative history of decisive naval engagements spanning more than two thousand years, from the ancient Greek victory over the Persians at Salamis to the crushing modern battle at Tsushima.