British Battleships 1889 1904

This volume of R A Burt's bestselling three-volume history of British battleships covers the pre-dreadnought era, which has gained a new and fervent following. The Naval Defence Act of 1889 resulted in a vast program of warship construction, with 52 battleships built over the next twenty years. The author presents detailed information on design and construction, armament, protection, machinery, and performance, backed up with accurate data tables. Each battleship's history is chronicled, and their major contributions to the First World War are emphasized. The book is lavishly illustrated with detailed line drawings and superb photographs from the author's collection. Highly recommended to all interested in the Royal Navy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

This remarkable three-volume history of British battleships by R A Burt spans the pre-dreadnought era, which has recently gained a passionate following. The Naval Defence Act of 1889 and a massive program of warship construction resulted from the Russian war scare of 1884 and public concern about the Royal Navy's ability to fight a modern war at sea. A fleet of 52 battleships was built over the next twenty years, with construction finally halted by the revolutionary Dreadnought design. In this new volume, the author provides comprehensive details of design and construction, armament, protection, machinery, and performance, all supported by accurate data tables listing design figures, trial results, and full particulars at different stages in the ships' careers. The history of each battleship is chronicled, and the reader is reminded of their significant contribution to the First World War. They bore the brunt of the action at the Dardanelles, bombarded the Belgian coast, patrolled the North Sea and the Channel, reinforced the Italian Fleet, and served in East Africa, the East Indies, and the White Sea. Most were extensively modified during the War, and this variety has made them of particular interest to historians, enthusiasts, and ship modellers. Magnificently illustrated with detailed line drawings and superb photographs from the author's massive collection, this new softcover edition is a must-have addition to every naval library and will inspire a whole new generation of readers.

Weight: 1524g
Dimension: 249 x 288 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399096560