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During the middle decade of the 16th century a new type of sailing vessel emerged, designed to carry the wealth of Americas to Spain. This was the galleon, and over the next century these vessels would serve Spain well as treasure ships and war ships, becoming a symbol of Spanish power and wealth during the period. This book traces the development of the Spanish Galleon, and outlines the constructional methods, the ordnance and the crewing needed to produce and maintain these stately vessels. It examines the role of the galleon as a treasure ship, and describes how these ships were manned and fought in action.
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Format:Paperback
A great book that explains the Spanish Galleons, especially if you want to get into it to make a model.
However it is lacking of images/paintings and drawings.
Given the information out there though, is a great source of information and inspiration. Really wish was 3-4 times bigger. :)
However it is lacking of images/paintings and drawings.
Given the information out there though, is a great source of information and inspiration. Really wish was 3-4 times bigger. :)
Format:Paperback
As an artist I enjoy painting scenes that have maritime scenarios, so I want the vessels to be authentic as possible with regards to colouring etc.
This little book has it all and speaking as a pensioner, good value too.
This little book has it all and speaking as a pensioner, good value too.
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A Needful Piece of the Puzzle
24 Dec 2010
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In the 150 years between the first quarter of the 15th C. and the last quarter of the 16th, a revolution in shipbuilding and sailing techniques and technology occurred which has dwarfed, certainly in its effects and consequences, all subsequent developments, even that which saw the evolution from wind-powered, wooden ships to steam-powered, metal ones, and yet the number of books and articles covering that development is exasperatingly small (and much of it is old and outdated, despite an ever increasing body of archaeological evidence which would support a massive analysis and reassessment). In detailing the development of the "Galleon" type vessel, this book captures the last part of that revolution. If it is a bit unsatisfying then that is not due to any defect in the book itself, but rather is a reflection of the fact that it lacks the necessary prologue, detailing the progression from cog, to caravel, to carrack, which preceded the development of the galleon. One hopes that Osprey plans on remedying that lack with future releases covering those types and their development into the modern ship.
That said, in all other ways, this is a very satisfying, typical Osprey offering. The illustrations are superb. The technical information, so far as the scope of the work allows, is more than adequate. It offers a decent primer on the development of the galleon type and an excellent presentation on its subsequent development. Its chief weakness exists only because the book cannot present the galleon in its historical context, a job which only additional volumes, covering the evolution of sailing technology and ship types, can remedy.
If this is an area of interest, then, by all means, buy the book and hope for more, hopefully from this same author and illustrator.
That said, in all other ways, this is a very satisfying, typical Osprey offering. The illustrations are superb. The technical information, so far as the scope of the work allows, is more than adequate. It offers a decent primer on the development of the galleon type and an excellent presentation on its subsequent development. Its chief weakness exists only because the book cannot present the galleon in its historical context, a job which only additional volumes, covering the evolution of sailing technology and ship types, can remedy.
If this is an area of interest, then, by all means, buy the book and hope for more, hopefully from this same author and illustrator.
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