Description
The construction of British Dreadnought warships between 1905 and 1920 was an enormous financial and industrial undertaking which involved all the major ship builders in Great Britain and two Royal Naval Dockyards. The speed at which these warships could be built became a matter of national importance as Britain was inexorably drawn into an accelerating naval race with Germany. The massive Dreadnought construction programme had to be mediated through the craft skills and working practices of a wide range of dock and shipyard workers. The leviathans of the sea were built across the country at key ports, including Portsmouth and Devonport. This updated edition encompasses rare and previously unpublished photographs from across Britain and these provide a timely and important insight into this defining period in British naval history.
About the Author
ROGER D. THOMAS is a senior lecturer in history at the University of Portsmouth. He has contributed articles on a wide range of historical topics to a number of journals. He lives in Southsea.
Book Information
ISBN 9780752456959
Author Roger D Thomas
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint The History Press Ltd
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 540g
Dimensions(mm) 250mm * 170mm * 20mm
