Archibald Hurd

The sea traders

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Trieste Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 242
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. August 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 374g
• ISBN-13: 9780649288274
• ISBN-10: 0649288270
• Artikelnr.: 48978731

Autorenporträt

Archibald Hurd was a British novelist and writer renowned for his perceptive essays on military and naval matters. Hurd, born in 1869, began his career as a journalist, writing pieces for numerous newspapers and periodicals. He later acquired renowned for his nautical skills, serving as the naval correspondent for "The Morning Post" and "The Daily Telegraph." Hurd's significant writings include "The German Fleet," a thorough study of the German Navy released in 1913. Hurd's book delves deeply into the development, capabilities, and strategic consequences of German naval forces prior to World War I. Hurd, using his considerable research and direct understanding of naval affairs, provides insights into the technological improvements, organizational structure, and geopolitical objectives fueling Germany's naval expansion. "The German Fleet" examines different facets of the German Navy, including battleships, cruisers, submarines, and naval bases, as well as the personalities and policies that shape German naval policy. Hurd's careful analysis sheds light on Germany and Britain's burgeoning maritime rivalry, emphasizing the challenges and ramifications for British naval superiority.