Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1
The Age of the Galley

CHAPTER 2
The Age of Cannon

CHAPTER 3
The Age of Sail

CHAPTER 4
The Nineteenth Century

CHAPTER 5
The Modern Era

SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX

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Illustrated guide to naval fighting techniques through history

About the Author

Iain Dickie's interest in military matters was first inspired by pictures of Roman artillery at the age of 12. Based in Britain, he has been a committee member of the Society of Ancients, the editor of Army & Navy Modelworld, Military Hobbies and Miniature Wargames magazines. Martin J. Dougherty is a freelance writer and editor specializing in weapons technology, military history and combat techniques. He has contributed to Battles of the Ancient World, Battles of the Medieval World, and Battles of the Crusades. Phyllis G. Jestice is an associate professor of medieval history and chair of the History Department at the University of Southern Mississippi. A specialist in German history during the central Middle Ages, her teaching of the history of premodern warfare has led her deeper into the study of medieval war and society. She has contributed to several works on the history of warfare, including Battles of the Ancient World, Battles of the Bible, Fighting Techniques of the Medieval World and Timelines of Medieval Warfare. Christer Jorgensen graduated with a Ph.D from University College, London. An expert on military history, Christer has published various books on the history of warfare. He has previously contributed to Fighting Techniques of the Early Modern World and Battles that Changed Warfare.