A maritime history of Scotland, 1650-1790
Graham, E.J. (2002). A maritime history of Scotland, 1650-1790. Tuckwell Press: Edinburgh. ISBN 978 1 906566 84 5. 368 pp.
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| Abstract |
Colourful characters and dramatic events abound in the history of Scottish seafaring during the period 1650 to 1790, whether the raids of John Paul Jones, the press gangs of the Royal Navy, English wars or trade wars. In this illustrated study Graham traces the development of the Scottish marine and argues that state intervention and warfare at sea in the pursuit of mercantilist goals largely determined Scottish maritime fortunes. |
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