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Beschreibung
Explore Portsmouth's rich naval past, from Roman times to the iconic HMS Victory.

For three centuries, Portsmouth has been the Royal Navy's leading base. This fascinating guide dives into its maritime heritage, from Roman fortifications to the best-preserved Georgian dockyard. Discover the stories behind HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, and the Mary Rose.

Perfect for history buffs and travel enthusiasts, this revised edition offers a concise tour of Portsmouth's key attractions. Uncover the secrets of the Submarine Museum, sea forts, Gunwharf Quays, and bustling commercial port. Learn about naval battles, shipbuilding techniques, and the city's enduring connection to the sea. A must-have for anyone seeking to understand Britain's maritime legacy.

Explore Portsmouth's rich naval past, from Roman times to the iconic HMS Victory.

For three centuries, Portsmouth has been the Royal Navy's leading base. This fascinating guide dives into its maritime heritage, from Roman fortifications to the best-preserved Georgian dockyard. Discover the stories behind HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, and the Mary Rose.

Perfect for history buffs and travel enthusiasts, this revised edition offers a concise tour of Portsmouth's key attractions. Uncover the secrets of the Submarine Museum, sea forts, Gunwharf Quays, and bustling commercial port. Learn about naval battles, shipbuilding techniques, and the city's enduring connection to the sea. A must-have for anyone seeking to understand Britain's maritime legacy.

Über den Autor
Paul Brown was born and brought up in Gosport, Hampshire, as part of a naval family. With a life-long interest in the Royal Navy, maritime affairs, and the maritime history of Portsmouth, he is a retired academic and now a writer, researcher, speaker, and photographer on maritime subjects. He has also lectured at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. He lives in Northamptonshire. He has previously written Maritime Portsmouth: A History and Guide and Historic Sail for The History Press.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
Genre: Geschichte, Importe
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9780750965132
ISBN-10: 0750965134
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Brown, Paul
Hersteller: The History Press Ltd
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 234 x 156 x 15 mm
Von/Mit: Paul Brown
Erscheinungsdatum: 03.03.2016
Gewicht: 0,42 kg
Artikel-ID: 104122397