CONTENTS

I
Introductory.—Conditions of Naval Warfare at
the Beginning of the Eighteenth Century [3]
II
Progress of Naval Warfare during the Eighteenth
Century
Hawke: The Spirit [77]
III
Progress of Naval Warfare during the Eighteenth
Century (Continued)
Rodney: The Form [148]
IV
Howe: The General Officer, as Tactician [254]
V
Jervis: The General Officer, as Disciplinarian and
Strategist [430]
VI
Saumarez: The Fleet Officer and Division Commander [382]
VII
Pellew: The Frigate Captain and Partisan Officer [428]
Index [479]