Naval Chronology 5 Volume Set: Or, an Historical Summary of Naval and Maritime Events from the Time of the Romans, to the Treaty of Peace 1802 (Cambridge Library Collection - Naval and Military History)

Table of Contents:
Volume 1: Dedication; Introductory preface; List of subscribers; A summary of naval and maritime events, AD 288 to 1779; Supplement; Index. Volume 2: Naval chronology, 1780-96; Supplement; Index. Volume 3: Naval chronology, 1797-1801; Supplement; Index. Volume 4: 1. State of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, with a comparative view of that of other powers; 2. A list of fleets, lines of battle and squadrons. Volume 5: 1. Losses sustained by the several belligerent powers; 2. Public offices in the Navy Department; 3. Admirals of the Royal Navy; 4. Captains of the Royal Navy, with those who have lost their lives in the service.

Marc Notes:
Following a controversial naval career, Isaac Schomberg published this five-volume work in 1802. A classic source of naval history, it includes detailed descriptions of engagements, events on board, and politics at home, as well as an appendix of facts and figures stretching back to the Royal Navy's origins.

Brief Description:
Published in 1802, this classic five-volume reference work traces the history of the Royal Navy from its origins.