THE WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CRUISERS - (9780754835226)
Features
- 256 pages
- Over 500 photographs
- Book dimensions are 8.5" x 11"
- Hardcover
This impressive encyclopedia is unique in charting the forces that brought about the cruiser's evolution, as well as providing a comprehensive country-by-country visual directory of more than 260 of the most significant examples. From the Alabama of the American Civil War to the Royal Navy's Tigers, all major ships are included. The author traces cruiser development from ships with muzzle-loading, broadside armament, through casemates and turrets to the age of guided missiles. Specification boxes provide key information about each cruiser's parameters, including commission date, displacement, length, armament, machinery, power, endurance, protection and crew numbers. Illustrated with over 500 archive photographs, this book provides both enthusiasts and historians with everything they will want to know about the cruiser through its fascinating history.
