From primitive reed boats to modern super carriers the size of small cities, the fascinating history of submarines and ships is revealed in double-page, see-through spreads of a Roman merchant vessel, massive Chinese junks, a luxury passenger ship, and more.
Richard Humble read Military History at Oriel College, Oxford. Now retired after 17 years as a Prison Teacher, he is a published author of 44 books on history for both adult and children's readership.