Imperial Defence, 1868-1887
Download or Read eBook Imperial Defence, 1868-1887 PDF written by Donald MacKenzie Schurman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Donald MacKenzie Schurman |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2014-02-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781135265656 |
ISBN-13 | : 1135265658 |
Rating | : 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Imperial Defence, 1868-1887 by : Donald MacKenzie Schurman
Book excerpt: The technical transformation of the Royal Navy during the Victorian era posed many design, tactical and operational problems for administrators from the 1830s onwards. The switch from sail to steam required the creation of a system of defended coaling stations and a greater infrastructure.