Britain as a military power, 1688-1815
By: Jeremy Black.
Publisher: UCL Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 332
Subjects: Great Britain -- History, Military -- 18th century.; Great Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century.; Great Britain -- History, Military -- 1603-1714.
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.