The Early Naval History of England (1835)

The Early Naval History of England is a book written by Robert Southey and first published in 1835. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early naval history of England, from the time of the Roman invasion to the end of the 16th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in English naval history. Southey describes the various naval battles and campaigns that took place during each period, as well as the development of naval technology and tactics. He also provides biographical sketches of some of the most important naval commanders of the time, including Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins.Throughout the book, Southey emphasizes the importance of the English navy in the country's history, both as a tool of defense and as a means of projecting power abroad. He also highlights the role of individual commanders in shaping the course of naval history, and argues that their leadership and strategic vision were critical to England's success on the seas.Overall, The Early Naval History of England is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English navy, and provides a detailed and engaging account of the country's maritime past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.