The Great Dutch Admirals (1873)

von Jacob de Liefde

412 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Great Dutch Admirals is a historical book written by Jacob De Liefde and originally published in 1873. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and achievements of some of the most prominent Dutch admirals from the 16th to the 18th century. De Liefde begins with a brief history of the Dutch navy and its evolution over time. He then proceeds to discuss the lives of several famous admirals, including Maarten Tromp, Michiel de Ruyter, and Cornelis Tromp. The book covers their early lives, their rise to prominence, and their most notable victories and defeats. De Liefde also provides insight into the political and social context of their times, including the wars and conflicts that shaped their careers.Throughout the book, De Liefde emphasizes the critical role that these admirals played in shaping Dutch naval power and their contributions to the country's success as a maritime nation. He also highlights their personal qualities, such as their bravery, leadership, and strategic thinking.Overall, The Great Dutch Admirals is a fascinating read for anyone interested in naval history or the history of the Netherlands. It offers a comprehensive and engaging account of some of the most significant figures in Dutch naval 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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte Besondere Kriege und militärische Feldzüge Konflikte nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg
• ISBN: 9781104391706
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC