“Scrupulous care in the presentation of facts and reticence in criticizing them characterize this very detailed, well documented history.”
+ Booklist 17:64 N ’20 + Boston Transcript p6 S 1 ’20 420w
Reviewed by Reginald Custance
+ Eng Hist R 35:460 Jl ’20 2600w
“Sir Julian Corbett is a master of naval lore; he is deeply versed in the strategy and the tactics of the great captains of the old days. The maps are of the highest value and importance.”
+ Nature 105:546 Jl 1 ’20 250w
“Sir Julian’s style is clear and concise, his treatment of the subject admirable in every way. A more thrillingly interesting book would be hard to find, or one more valuable.”
+ Review 4:36 Ja 12 ’21 1150w R of Rs 62:223 Ag ’20 90w
“The chief merit of Sir Julian Corbett’s volume consists in its exposition of the interplay of naval and military considerations.”
+ Sat R 129:370 Ap 17 ’20 1250w