This hardcover book was published in 1983 has graced the homes of many seamen both naval and merchant marine. It is

It is 190mm wide x 250mm high and is 25 mm this. This book is in very good almost new condition with original dust jacket.

THE TRUE GLORY - The story of the Royal Navy over a thousand years.An extremely well illustrated history of the Royal Navy and its origins from the time of King Alfred pre 1100 to 1983.

The book is an overview of the ships, seamen, organisation and fighting record of a unique force that stood between England and her foes.

There have been times when government unwilling to pay for new ships and faulty design criteria, service in-fighting.

A lack of interest by those in charge to accept new ideas such as steam power and the vital importance of air cover - have resulted in appalling temporary reverses only compensated for, in the long run by the determination, skill and discipline of the crews of the Navy's fighting ships.

A useful reference book on the Royal Navy. which has colour plates and end cove maps.

Herein lies the TRUE GLORY of the RN the men who fought these ships often when the government failed to provide the right leaders and provision the ships so they can complete an historic task.