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Confederate Ironclad 1861-65 (New Vanguard) 1 review
Angus Konstam
Osprey Publishing, 2001
Very useful
This short book packs a maximum of information into a minimum of pages. Without wasted words, every aspect of Confederate ironclads is covered: design, construction, armor, armament, life on board, strategy, tactics, and actual combat actions. Nor is analysis lacking. The author contends that the casemate ironclad was the best design possible given the Confederate resources available, and ...
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Mississippi River Gunboats of the American Civil War 1861-65 (New Vanguard) 2 reviews
Angus Konstam
Osprey Publishing, 2002
Civil War Gunboat History-In a Nutshell
This compact book is great for getting someone interested in the gunboats used on the Mississipi during the Civil War. Not a detailed reference, but a good overview with photos, plates and cutaways making this an interesting book that I have shared with many friends. The text and listing of boats used by both sides has led me to a whole new area of interest.
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Sovereigns of the Sea: The Quest to Build the Perfect Renaissance Battleship
Angus Konstam
Wiley, 2008
Savor the story of the ultimate warship in Sovereigns of the Sea: The Quest to Build the Perfect Renaissance Battleship , which chronicles the history of Sovereign of the Seas, an immensely powerful floating fortress. You will enjoy this gripping tale of an arms race that created and ruined empires, changed the map of the world, and led Europe out of the Renaissance and into the Modern age. Understand how the Sovereign of the Seas became the ...
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Blackbeard: America's Most Notorious Pirate 6 reviews
Angus Konstam
Wiley, 2007
Excellent
This is an outstanding book on Blackbeard.Follows his life from start as a privateer to his life as a pirate. A must for anyone interested in Blackbeard and the pirates who served with him.
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The Pirate Ship 1660-1730 (New Vanguard)6 reviews
Angus Konstam
Osprey Publishing, 2003
Pirate Ship Review
Overall the Pirate ship was excellent and my grandson loves it.
However, in assembly, although relatively easy, the directions were vague. There were mostly pictures and arrows. The installation of the "collapsing mast" caused the most problems. It was unclear how the mast was to fit on the release lever. It turns out that there is a slot that the mast fits into but this is not clearly ...
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The History of Pirates 23 reviews
Angus Konstam, Virginia Mariners Museum
The Lyons Press, 2002
The History of Pirates
The History of Pirates is a great book on pirates! A must have for all pirate buffs!
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Renaissance War Galley 1470-1590 (New Vanguard) 1 review
Angus Konstam
Osprey Publishing, 2002
On "Renaissance War Galley"
The articles are well written and documented, the drawings good, but the quality of the pictures are just horrible!
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Ghost Ships: Tales of Abandoned, Doomed, and Haunted Vessels4 reviews
Angus Konstam
The Lyons Press, 2007
Tales of the Mystery of the Sea
Down through the centuries there have been an awful lot of ships lost at sea. So it is no surprise that once in a while a ship ends its days in a strange way. The stories of these ships are the ones told here.
The first section of the book covers ships that sank, usually with enough of an interesting story to justify its inclusion. This includes ships like the Titanic, the Lusitania, and the ...
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Lepanto 1571: The Greatest Naval Battle Of The Renaissance (Campaign)6 reviews
Angus Konstam
Osprey Publishing, 2003
A Must Have for an Osprey Fan
Much credit must be given to the author of this title, Angus Konstam, for delivering a clear, consise, and very enjoyable summary of the events leading up to Lepanto, the Battle itself, and its effects and aftermath. The maps in this Osprey installment is great, though not magnificent but other parts of the book definetley make up for that. The Order of Battle (Consisting of three ...
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British Napoleonic Ship-of-the-Line (New Vanguard)3 reviews
Angus Konstam
Osprey Publishing, 2001
Nice introduction to the British ships and navy of this period
I found this short book both very well written with a fascinating account. I liked reading particularly on sections on how the ships were tendered out to be built which surprisingly to me was not so different from today and how the crews and officers were recruited.
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Union Monitor 1861-65 (New Vanguard)
Angus Konstam
Osprey Publishing, 2002
Union Monitor 1861-65
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Confederate Raider 1861-65 (New Vanguard)
Angus Konstam
Osprey Publishing, 2003
The Confederate states adopted radical solutions to counter the naval superiority of their opponents. One of the more successful solutions they adopted was the use of commerce raiders. This book describes the reasons which forced the Confederates to resort to commerce raiding, and outlines the way in which these craft were converted or specially built to perform their role. It details not only the way these craft were operated and manned, but ...
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Union River Ironclad 1861-65 (New Vanguard)2 reviews
Angus Konstam
Osprey Publishing, 2002
Great Book - technical details and great pictures
A number of books have been written about America's bloodiest conflict - the Civil War. This book concentrates on Union river ironclads, which formed the nation's first "brownwater navy." The book details the design and development of the ironclads, major operations involving them, and a catalog of vessels with specifications. What makes Konstam's book different is that it focuses solely on ...
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The Forts of Celtic Britain (Fortress)2 reviews
Angus Konstam
Osprey Publishing, 2006
Celtic Hillforts
A very worthy title, examining the topic concisely yet in detail. Fortifications are not really my strong point, but as far as I could tell the information was accurate. The color plates are also pretty good. The book reads as follows:
Introduction
Chronology
Types of fortified sites
Design and construction
Tour of a fortified site: Danebury
The living site
Celtic fortifications in ...
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Tudor Warships (1): Henry VIII's Navy (New Vanguard)
Angus Konstam
Osprey Publishing, 2008
Tudor Warships (I)
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Piracy: The Complete History (General Military)
Angus Konstam
Osprey Publishing, 2008
"Also you will find here a more detailed story about some of the most famous pirates in history. Angus Konstam is the pirate expert. He discusses the 'Golden Age of Piracy' & such fascinating characters as Captain Kidd & Blackbeard. He separates the Hollywood-inspired fiction with the realities of piracy."- Neopoprealsim Journal (July 2008) When we think of pirates we conjure up images of Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, or even fictional pirates ...
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Spanish Galleon 1530-1690 (New Vanguard)
Angus Konstam
Osprey Publishing, 2004
During the middle decade of the 16th century a new type of sailing vessel emerged, designed to carry the wealth of the Americas to Spain. This was the galleon, and over the next century these vessels would serve Spain well as treasure ships and warships, becoming a symbol of Spanish power and wealth during the period. The development and construction of the Spanish galleon are discussed in this book, and the ordnance and crewing needed to ...
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Pirates - Predators of the Seas: An Illustrated History7 reviews
Angus Konstam, Roger Michael Kean
Skyhorse Publishing, 2007
An Outstanding History of Pirates
This is a wonderfully written book which is a history of piracy from its roots in ancient Egypt right up to the present day. The book not only discusses the "Golden Age of Piracy" when Morgan, Blackbeard and Captain Kidd plied their trade in the Caribbean, but it also covers the extensive pirate activity in the ancient world as well as its modern manifestation. The links between the breakdown of ...
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Historical Atlas of the Napolenoic Era (Historical Atlas)2 reviews
Angus Konstam
Mercury Books, 2004
A beautiful and exciting presentation of Napoleon's life
Historical Atlas Of The Napoleonic Era is a beautiful and exciting presentation of French conqueror Napoleon's life, ambitions, battles, military genius, and legacy. Full-color maps, artworks and illustrations on every page add a visceral touch to descriptions of battles, Napoleon's tactics, and also his most costly mistakes. Though Napoleon's warfare spread misery to many, his dream of a unified ...
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Confederate Blockade Runner 1861-65 (New Vanguard)2 reviews
Angus Konstam
Osprey Publishing, 2004
Book / Confederate Blockade Runner 1861-65
Excellent historical content and outstanding images and art work. Great addition to Civil War library.
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