| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 332 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. The suppression of rebellion -- 3. Conflict in Europe 1688-1763 -- 4. Naval triumph, 1688-1763 -- 5. The conquest of Empire, 1688-1763 -- 6. Rebellion successful: the American War of Independence -- 7. Conflict in Europe, 1793-1815 -- 8. Naval success, 1793-1815 -- 9. Britain the world power, 1783-1815 -- 10. Conclusion: Britain as a military power |
| Summary |
In 1688, Britain was invaded, its army and navy unable to prevent the overthrow of the government. By 1815, it was the strongest power in the world with the largest empire. Jeremy Black assesses the military aspects of this shift |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-319) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Military history.
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Military history
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| SUBJECT |
Great Britain -- History, Military -- 18th century.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056839
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Great Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056841
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Great Britain -- History, Military -- 1603-1714.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056838
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| Subject |
Great Britain
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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Military history
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780203007617 |
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0203007611 |
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9781857287721 |
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185728772X |
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0203226666 |
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9780203226667 |
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9786610186693 |
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6610186693 |
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1280186690 |
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9781280186691 |
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1135360804 |
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9781135360801 |
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