Quintin Barry

Broschiertes Buch

From Ushant to Gibraltar

The Channel Fleet 1778-1783

Beschreibung

For most of the war, until the fall of Lord North's ministry in 1782, Lord Sandwich managed the navy as First Lord of the Admiralty. The demands on the resources of the Royal Navy, at home and abroad, meant that he faced an unending struggle to balance its priorities.

Autor

Quintin Barry was a retired solicitor and employment judge who had a distinguished career in both the public and private sectors, including roles within the NHS and local radio. A lifelong history enthusiast, he was the author of several well-regarded books on military and naval history. His notable works include a two-volume history of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, a history of the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, and the first modern account of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. Barry was particularly known for his in-depth study of the life and career of Helmuth von Moltke. His more recent publications focused on naval history, with titles such as Far Distant Ships: The Blockade of Brest 1793-1815, Crisis at the Chesapeake: The Royal Navy and the Struggle for America 1775-1783, and From Ushant to Gibraltar: The Channel Fleet 1778-1783. Barry's work remains highly regarded by historians and enthusiasts of military and naval affairs. Quintin passed away in January 2025.

Produktdetails

• From Reason to Revolution 1721-1815
• Verlag: Helion & Company
• Seitenzahl: 364
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Juni 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 230mm x 154mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 780g
• ISBN-13: 9781915070395
• ISBN-10: 1915070392
• Artikelnr.: 62817558