| Description |
1 online resource (xxiv, 816 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Series |
The northern world, 1569-1462 ; v. 46 |
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Northern world ; v. 46.
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| Contents |
Preface; List of Tables and Diagrams; Maps; Abbreviations; Terms and Explanations; Chapter One Resources, organisational capabilities and control of the sea; Chapter Two The Swedish dynastic state and its navy; Chapter Three Naval operations and control of the Baltic Sea; Chapter Four Swedish naval administration: Scope, complexity, and structures; Chapter Five Warships and naval strength; Chapter Six Cordage and canvas: Fitting out the navy; Chapter Seven Bronze and iron: Swedish naval ordnance; Chapter Eight A peasant society at sea: Men, leaders, and provisioning |
| Summary |
This is a book about how a peasant society created a large navy which was used to conquer and defend a Baltic mpire. It emphasises organisational capabilities rather than maritime skills as essential for early modern navies |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 745-769) and indexes |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Sweden. Flottan -- History
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Sweden. Flottan -- Management -- History
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Sweden. Flottan -- Appropriations and expenditures -- History
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| SUBJECT |
Sweden. Flottan fast |
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Naval art and science -- Sweden -- History
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State, The.
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Imperialism -- History
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HISTORY -- Military -- Naval.
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Expenditures, Public
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Imperialism
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Management
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Naval art and science
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State, The
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| SUBJECT |
Sweden -- History, Naval
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| Subject |
Sweden
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| Genre/Form |
History
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Naval history
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789004179165 |
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900417916X |
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9789047441519 |
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9047441516 |
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1282950916 |
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9781282950917 |
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