England's Maritime Empire: Seapower, Commerce and Policy 1490-1690, Turning Points

B> David Loades, one of the leading historians of the Tudor and Stuart period, has written an ambitious new study, England's Maritime Empire, which looks at England's rise as a great maritime power during the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries Explores the development of Tudor maritime policy and considers several important themes including the Maritime revolution, 1550-1558, the Commonwealth and naval policy, the restoration navy and later 17th century colonial expansion. Those interested in British or naval history. Also available in Hardcover 0-582-35629-6 $ 69.95.