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An Account Of The Expedition To Carthagena, With Explanatory Notes And Observations

An Account Of The Expedition To Carthagena, With Explanatory Notes And Observations

Sir Charles Knowles

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9789354591426
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A gripping, sun-washed ledger of empire in action: a naval officer’s first-hand account of momentum, risk, and resolve along the Caribbean coast. An Account Of The Expedition To Carthagena, with Explanatory Notes And Observations invites readers to sail into a pivotal moment in eighteenth‑century history.This volume offers more than a battle narrative. It blends a concise historical travelogue with enhanced context that illuminates the Royal Navy’s operations, the logistics of colonial campaigns, and the volatile tropical climate that shaped every decision. The annotated naval history deepens understanding of maritime warfare, strategy, and endurance, while delivering a vivid portrait of the era’s global reach. For maritime scholars, military history readers and classroom study materials alike, the book connects broad currents of the eighteenth century empire to a single, significant expedition. It engages casual readers with clear storytelling and rewards collectors with careful restoration and reverent attention to source material.A note on significance: the work sits at the crossroads of exploration, doctrine, and imperial reach, making it a cornerstone for anyone studying royal navy history or colonial logistics. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this volume is more than a reprint - it’s a collector’s item and a cultural treasure. Reissued for today’s readers and future generations, it preserves a voice from the age while speaking with contemporary clarity. Contextualised around Cartagena harbour and the wider theatre of empire, it remains essential reading for maritime scholars and curious minds alike.

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