Nemesis Image close
Nemesis by Adrian G. Marshall
Nemesis by Adrian G. Marshall
Show Hide Adult Content

Non-Fiction Books:

Home  
Books  
Non-Fiction  
Humanities  
History  
European history

Nemesis

The First Iron Warship and Her World
Click to share your rating 0 ratings (0.0/5.0 average) Thanks for your vote!

By:

Format:

Paperback / softback
Unavailable
Sorry, this product is not currently available to order

Description

The Nemesis was the first of a generation of iron-clad, steam-powered naval vessels that established British dominance in Asian waters in the 19th century. The world’s first iron warship, the first vessel with truly watertight compartments, and the first iron vessel to round the Cape of Good Hope, Nemesis represented a staggering new level of military superiority over the oar- and sail-powered forces of Britain’s Asian rivals. With a shallow draft suited to riverine operations, and flexible armaments, she originated “gunboat diplomacy” in operations during the First Opium War. While her importance is recognized in the military history literature, the Nemesis’ story has not been told to modern audiences. This lively narrative creates a vivid sense of life aboard the ship, and the challenges of the new technology for her captains and crew. The book places Nemesis in the historical context of the last years of the East India Company, and in the history of steam power and of iron ships. It tells of her exploits in the First Opium War, upriver in James Brooke’s Sarawak, in pirate suppression and naval actions across Asia, from Burma to Bombay to the Yangtze River and beyond.

Author Biography:

Adrian G. Marshall is the author of The Singapore Letters of Benjamin Cooke 1854–1855.
Release date NZ
October 31st, 2016
Audience
  • Professional & Vocational
Pages
392
Dimensions
152x229x30
ISBN-13
9789971698225
Product ID
25699649

Customer reviews

Nobody has reviewed this product yet. You could be the first!

Write a Review

Marketplace listings

There are no Marketplace listings available for this product currently.
Already own it? Create a free listing and pay just 9% commission when it sells!

Sell Yours Here

Help & options

Filed under...

Books >
Non-Fiction >
Humanities >
History >
European history
Books >
Non-Fiction >
Humanities >
History >
Asian / Middle Eastern history
Books >
Non-Fiction >
Social Sciences >
Warfare & defence >
Naval forces & warfare
Books >
Non-Fiction >
Social Sciences >
Warfare & defence >
Weapons & equipment >
Military vehicles
Books >
Business & Economics >
Industry Studies >
Manufacturing industries
Books >
Business & Economics >
Industry Studies >
Manufacturing industries >
Shipbuilding industry
Books >
Non-Fiction >
Technology >
Transport technology >
Shipbuilding technology & engineering
Books >
Travel >
Trains, Cars, Ships & Planes >
Ships & Shipping
Books >
Non-Fiction >
Social Sciences >
Warfare & defence >
Weapons & equipment >
Military vehicles >
Military & naval ships