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Galleons and Galleys
Galleons and Galleys
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The turn of the 16th century saw the start of a revolution in sea warfare--one long in the making but, once begun, remarkably swift. The driving force: gunpowder. The principal agents: galleys (long, low boats propelled principally by oars) and galleons (heavy, square rigged sailing ships). Suddenly, Europe, formerly on a technological par with ... more »
Author:
The turn of the 16th century saw the start of a revolution in sea warfare--one long in the making but, once begun, remarkably swift. The driving force: gunpowder. The principal agents: galleys (long, low boats propelled principally by oars) and galleons (heavy, square rigged sailing ships). Suddenly, Europe, formerly on a technological par with ... more »
ISBN-13: 9780304352630
ISBN-10: 0304352632
Publication Date: 3/28/2002
Pages: 224
Rating: ?
ISBN-10: 0304352632
Publication Date: 3/28/2002
Pages: 224
Rating: ?
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Genres:
- History >> Military >> General
- History >> Military >> Naval
- Nonfiction >> Transportation >> Ships >> General
