Moorhouse, Geoffrey
Great Harry's Navy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753820995
- author:
- Moorhouse, Geoffrey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 134 mm X 216 mm
- Genre:
- Warfare & defence
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ground-breaking history of how King Henry VIII created England's navy. In 1509, when Henry VIII inherited no more than seven warships from his predecessor, he set in motion a process that would transform the English monarchy into a first-rate sea-power. By the time of his death, the King's Navy had grown to 53 seaworthy ships, manned by almost 8,000 sailors. Henry VIII's navy was not just a military force, but also an engine for economic growth and innovation. The construction of dockyards at Greenwich and Deptford, the felling of vast quantities of timber from seized monasteries, and the harvesting of hemp for rope all contributed to the development of new skills and technologies. The ships themselves were remarkable achievements, including the massive 'Henry Grace a Dieu', which was the largest ship in the world at the time. The story of Henry VIII's Navy is one of significant achievement, marked by notable successes such as the 'Mary Rose', which became famous for its tragic sinking off Portsmouth. This book provides a detailed and engaging account of how England's navy came to be, and its enduring legacy.
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