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1999

Format:	Book
Author:	Black, Jeremy, 1955-
Title:	Britain as a military power, 1688-1815 / Jeremy Black.
Publisher, Date:	London : UCL Press, 1999.
Description:	viii, 332 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Summary:	In 1688, Britain was invaded, its army and navy unable to prevent the overthrow of the government. By 1815, it was the strongest power in the world with the largest empire. Jeremy Black assesses the military aspects of this shift.
Subjects:	Great Britain -- History, Military -- 18th century. Great Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century. Great Britain -- History, Military -- 1603-1714.
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Current Copyright Fee: GBP28.00 0.
Contents:	1. Introduction -- 2. The suppression of rebellion -- 3. Conflict in Europe 1688-1763 -- 4. Naval triumph, 1688-1763 -- 5. The conquest of Empire, 1688-1763 -- 6. Rebellion successful: the American War of Independence -- 7. Conflict in Europe, 1793-1815 -- 8. Naval success, 1793-1815 -- 9. Britain the world power, 1783-1815 -- 10. Conclusion: Britain as a military power.
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LCCN:	00503584
ISBN:	185728772X 9781857287721
Other Number:	40645668
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Control Number:	88940
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Call Number:	355.00941 Black

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