Warden Refuted

Warden Refuted

William James

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9781120953834
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Warden Refuted is a historical book written by William James in 1819. The book is a defense of the British Navy against the misrepresentations made in a recently published work in Edinburgh. James argues against the claims made in the Edinburgh work and provides a detailed account of the British Navy’s strengths and accomplishments. He also refutes the criticisms made against the Navy’s tactics and strategies. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the British Navy’s role in maintaining the country’s security and protecting its interests. It provides a valuable insight into the workings of the Navy during the early 19th century and its importance in shaping the course of British history.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.

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