A Short History of the Royal Navy, 1217 to 1688

"A Short History of the Royal Navy, 1217 to 1688" by David Hannay

David McDowall Hannay was an English naval historian. The son of a navy man, he was always fascinated by the service and dedicated his career to learning and educating others about it. In this book, he condenses over four centuries of naval history into a singular volume to inspire readers to continue learning about this formidable force.