John Tredea: 1 book
Russian Warships in the Age of Sail 1696 - 1860
Design, Construction, Careers and Fates
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2010
Peter the Great created the Russian navy from nothing, but it soon surpassed Sweden as the Baltic naval power, while in the Black Sea it became an essential tool in driving back the Ottoman Turks from Europe. During the 18th century it was the third largest navy in the world yet its history, and especially...
