Hardcover Book "Tars" Tim Clayton Hodder & Stoughton 1st Edition 2007

Hardcover Book "Tars" Tim Clayton Hodder & Stoughton 1st Edition 2007 Tars: The Men Who Made Britain Rule the Waves Size 9.5" x 6.25" x 1", weight 17 oz, 376 pages Book and cover are in Like New pre-owned condition, but a previous owners name is written on inside front cover (see picture) TARS is a gripping firsthand account of life in the Royal Navy at its bloodiest and most tempestuous phase, beginning in 1758. Through the lives of the main protagonists - a small band of sailors aboard HMS Monmouth - Tim Clayton paints a vivid picture of the navy and the era, from close-quarter battles and roistering on the streets of London to the political decisions that built up and knocked down empires. In this death-or-glory era the navy became the main weapon of an aggressive and power-hungry government, and fighting at sea was carried out at ever-closer quarters and with ever-increasing amounts of firepower. As the lives of the Monmouth's crew unfold we follow the ship of the line into raging battles in the ever-bloody war against France - and meet some of the great forgotten characters of the age, such as Lieutenant Augustus Hervey and his many romantic conquests. Using never-before published first-person sources, TARS takes us through these men's daily struggles as Britain for the first time ruled the waves. **** If you’re new to Poshmark - Welcome! Use our sign-up code PROJECTRELOVE to get $15 off your first purchase.**** We use recycled materials to ship our products. TB210