The Adventure of Sail: 1520 - 1914

The Sea in History: The Early Modern World
By Christian Buchet, Gérard Le Bouëdec
The books bring together the world's leading maritime historians, who address the question of what difference the sea has made in relation to around 250 situations ranging from the earliest times to the present.
Fighting Ships, 1850-1950
By Sam Willis
This remarkable collection not only showcases some of the greatest naval artists of the period, but also features powerful photographs, often taken by the sailors themselves.
Fighting Ships, 1850-1950
By Sam Willis
Published in association with National Maritime Museum.
Naval Warfare: A Global History Since 1860
By Jeremy Black
Tracing naval warfare from the 1860s into the future, noted historian Jeremy Black provides a dynamic account of strategy and warfare worldwide.