The Tudor Navy: The Ships, Men, and Organization, 1485-1603 [Hardcover]

Arthur Nelson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2001

Bridging the transition from the medieval to the modern worlds, the Tudor dynasty ruled England during a dynamic period of maritime and naval history--the time of the Mary Rose, the Spanish Armada, Sir Francis Drake, and the birth of British sea power. From the pre-Tudor navies dating back to Alfred the Great through the sixteenth-century reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, the author provides a detailed record of naval activities involving English ships, organized by monarch and naval campaigns. In addition, the book portrays the individuals involved and the inner workings of the Tudor navy's organizational structure. Following the success of Conway's Nelson's Navy, The Tudor Navy presents a synthesis of diverse information to create a panoramic view of the English navy that will be a valuable reference for the enthusiast and a revelation to the general reader.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: US Naval Institute Press (March 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155750816X
• ISBN-13: 978-1557508164
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 10 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #673,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Living history afloat, December 4, 2001

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This review is from: The Tudor Navy: The Ships, Men, and Organization, 1485-1603 (Hardcover)

An absorbing and enthralling read.
A clever combination of in depth research into the construction and manning of fine ships and the parallel development of English Society and humour of the period.
An insight into the development of the British navy under succesive Monarchs as the early foundations of the Empire were laid.
The author proposes a lively and imaginative interpretation of the politics of the time as though he were embroiled.
More from this author please.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reading for amateurs and experts, August 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Tudor Navy: The Ships, Men, and Organization, 1485-1603 (Hardcover)

A well researched book by an author who obviously has a deep personal love for his topic. The diagrams are easy to understand and the book is accessible for any reader. I thank the author for this, a wonderful book.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book For Both Keen Amateurs and Experts, August 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Tudor Navy: The Ships, Men, and Organization, 1485-1603 (Hardcover)

The book is very interesting and obviously researched by a man who loves his topic. I thank him for sharing his knowledge with me.