Description: This classic text retains the superb scholarship of the first edition in a thoroughly revised and accessibly written new edition. With both new and updated essays by distinguished American and Canadian authors, the book provides a comprehensive historical overview of the forma...
Brief description: Richard Harris served for 31 years in the Royal Navy; joining the RN Reserve as an Able Seaman, and leaving the Regular Service as a Commodore in 2023. He served at sea in nine ships and undertook operational deployments to the Arabian Gulf, South Atlantic, Mediterranean and Arctic Circle. He commanded the RN Logistics Training School, as well as being responsible for training Officer Cadets at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. His penultimate assignment as a Captain was as the Commanding Officer of HMS RALEIGH, the Navy's primary training establishment. Having also served as the Deputy Head of RN Media and Engagement and the Ministry of Defence's Deputy Director of Inclusion, his knowledge of the sailors of the RN is wide and deep.
Review Quotes: "Enlightening and frequently eye-opening. . . . This book demonstrates the vital role North American places played in shaping historical forces. Professors may profit significantly by carefully considering the lessons contained within the fine syntheses contained here." --H-Net: Humanities and Social Science Reviews Online