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This is a history of navies in the Baltic Sea and its approaches, from the Skaggerak to the Gulfs of Bothnia and Finland. Throughout history, navies have inherently supported civil society and the prosperity that international trade brings. Two navies in particular have played a significant role in the Baltic and this book portrays the relationship between the Swedish and British Navies over the centuries. In the 1700s Britain was a global naval power and developed doctrine, ships and culture which were copied by others, but the relationship with Sweden became special. While Britain and its navy depended upon Baltic Sea trade for timber, tar, iron and grain, the foundation was laid for the Swedish Navy, its self-image, tactics, materials and traditions.Many of these interactions have centred around thrilling, colourful, strong individuals, and many are the stories of how their good sense and good judgement created friendship and trust, rather than discord and conflict. These collected accounts demonstrate how British naval officers have had an influence on the development, not only of the Swedish Navy, but also of Sweden itself. Only once during the centuries have the two countries been officially at war with each other, but not a shot was fired. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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With a striking cover, the book is a series of essays by well-known naval and maritime historians and others covering some five hundred years of extraordinary events in the Baltic region with many illustrations. Much of the information is previously unpublished and many of the sources are seldom quoted in the English-speaking world and there are numerous illustrations, maps, charts and photographs.
Together, the essays in this excellent book make clear the importance of the sea - of sea trade and sea power - true in history and no less true today.
The book will be of interest to anyone who loves the sea, ships and maritime history and, of course, to those with an interest in the Baltic, Sweden, the United Kingdom and in international relations and trade. ( )