Customer Review: You will love this book. Peole pick it up all the time at my house. Well illustrated and plenty of details. So just browse or sink into the book.
Customer Review: Being a descendant of an Admiral of the Fleet I have always been intested in naval life in the days of sail and wondered what the balance was between wonderful and privileged adventure and virtual slavery below decks. "Jack Aubrey Commands" gives you all the answers!I am not a great fan of Patrick... more info
Customer Review: Dont be mislead by the title, which is taken from Lavery's previous "Nelson's Navy, The Ships, Men and Organisation 1793-1815". Churchill is only mentioned when he is pertinent to a topic under discussion. The table of contents gives an idea of the scope of the work: The Royal Navy in Peace and... more info
Customer Review: While the contents of this book were written in 1943/44 they are still very relevant to any Naval office of today, especially the guidance to Commanding Officers in the discharge of their duties. Times may have changed but these lessons, written in the time of major conflict which at that time was... more info
Customer Review: When I first bought this book almost 15 years ago, I little realised what a valuable companion it would turn out to be. While each of the subjects dealt with (rigging, ship types, etc) is necessarily brief, nevertheless, it is learned and to the point. More importantly, it allows the reader to... more info
Customer Review: I found this to be an excellent reference with two caveats... after buying the book online I was mildly disappointed to discover the cover illustration was in no way indicative of the interior illustrations. The entire book consists of line drawings and B&W photos, most poorly executed, but... more info
Customer Review: The author delivers what the title page promises: a very nice and expert discussion of the details surrounding the transport of Prime Minister Churchill during his several long journeys in World War II. Brian Lavery writes with the sure hand of authority on the specific air and ocean means by... more info
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