ships – Libri e DVD

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From the dawn of civilization man has held a fascination with the sea, and over the centuries has builtmyriad ships and sailing craftfor an equally diverse range of purposes.Shipsprovides a fascinating at-a-glanceguide to more than 1200 of the most important ships from the earliest times to the present day.

From the Viking longship through the 16th Century galleon to the super carriers and nuclear submarines of the 21st century,Ships: Visual Encyclopediaincludesevery conceivable type of shipin which man has gone to sea. As well aswarshipsfrom every century, this book also examines thosevessels that have explored the globe, conducted trade, and afforded great adventure, luxury and entertainment. From the smallest coastal traders up to the vast oil tankers of today, from the graceful clippers of the 19th Century to the modern passenger liners,Shipsis the comprehensive guide toall the world’s ships, both military and civilian. Each ship is illustrated witha profile illustration, accompanied bybrief details and specifications, and vessels arearranged chronologicallyand by use to allow easy comparison.Timelines of design and developmentare also provided on many pages where appropriate, giving a sense of the history of each type of ship. With1000 outstanding colour illustrations,Shipsis an essential reference book for all maritime and ship enthusiasts.

Edition: 2022

Reprinted: 2024