1837 The Naval History of Great Britain, From The Declaration of War By France in 1793, To The Accession of George IV. By William James. A New Edition, with Additions and Notes, and An account of the Burmese War and The Battle of Navarino, By Captain Chamier, R.N.

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Rebound, in a uniform full cloth binding. Complete in six volumes. A history of naval history in Britain from 1793 with the declaration of War, up until the accession of George IV. Written by William James, with and additional account of the Burmese War by Captain Chamier. William M. James is a noted maritime historian whose work on the French Revolution are among his most highly regarded. Captain Frederick Chamier was a naval officer and novelist, who wrote a number of popular naval works throughout the 19th century. Illustrated with 25 portrait across the 6 volumes. With 5 folding plates to the rear of volume I, 3 to volume II, 6 to volume III, 2 to volume IV, 3 to volume V, and 5 to volume VI. Collated complete. A fascinating insight into the history of the British navy.