If watching my husband 'devour' this book, I can only say CONGRATULATIONS on yet another Sam Willis triumph! I too found myself drawn in to the beautifully illustrated and well written contents - I could even become as interested in marine history as my husband - especially if the books are by Sam Willis, a truly amazing communicator. This book now sits proudly alongside all the other Sam Willis books on our bookshelf (all well read by both of us!). Only problem is that I think we have now read all that's been written by this amazing historian and await impatiently for more!