Fifty Ships that Changed the Course of History: A Nautical History of the World

My boat-obsessed partner is very hyped about this book! Loves the range of history, specs, diagrams. Definitely a good read, digestible and interesting.

My teenage son loved reading this book and still picks it up now after several readings already! It was the perfect gift for anyone who loves ships, boats, history, technical details, naval engineering etc. It is illustrated, but not in a childish way. It seems to have just the right amount of detail for anyone who wants to absorb knowledge about vessels and probably already knows a fair bit. There are enough anecdotal stories from history to stop it becoming too dry, while also having enough technical specifications to satisfy shipping buffs. The book is not oversized like many children’s versions- it’s about average book size and the hard cover makes the quality feel great. He received this along with a nautical navigation book, sailors hat and a calendar of the Royal Navy… he loved the gift and anyone else of a like-mind will also enjoy this book!

I find this a good general overview of maritime history. There are a number of facts which were new to me. In general, I enjoy it as a good informative read. I am pleased to have it in my library.

Outstanding book. I bought this for my dad (ex merchant navy and history buff) he really enjoyed this

Informative, well written, with brilliant illustrations...really interesting...11-year old grandchild absorbing this text...great fun, and useful for history buffs...

Great breading for an Ex Naval Serviceman

With my long seafaring career behind me I still take an interest in ships and shipping.I found this a veryy informative book.

Would recommend this book good value for money