The Navies Of The World: Their Present State And Future Capabilities is a historical book written by Hans Busk in 1859. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the naval forces of various countries around the world during the mid-19th century. It covers the naval power, organizational structure, and technological advancements of major naval powers like Great Britain, France, Russia, and the United States, as well as smaller naval forces like those of Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Divided into two parts, the first part of the book discusses the naval forces of major powers, their fleets, and their capabilities. It provides detailed information on the ships, armaments, and personnel of each navy, as well as their strategies and tactics. The second part explores the future of naval warfare and the potential for new technologies to change the face of naval combat.
Overall, The Navies Of The World: Their Present State And Future Capabilities is a valuable historical source for anyone interested in the history of naval warfare and the development of naval forces during the mid-19th century. It provides a fascinating insight into the naval power struggles of the time and the technological advancements that were driving the evolution of naval forces around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations.
This copy is in Very Good condition. There is some spotting/marking of the pages and dust jacket, some wear and it is a little musty from storage. As usual, photos are of the item that you will receive.