The Hawke papers : a selection, 1743-1771 / edited by Ruddock F. Mackay
1990, First Edition. Abingdon, Oxon, England ; New York, New York : Routledge. Robin Brodhurst's copy. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #469432
ISBN: 085967830X
Physical description; xix, 521 pages : 1 portrait, 1 map ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 478-499) and index. Contents; List of maps and illustrations; List of abbreviations; 1743-6: Senior Captain: the Battle of Toulon and after; July 1747-July 1748: the second Battle of Cape Finisterre; July 1748-January 1754: Admiral between the Wars; February 1755-May 1756: Prelude to the Seven Years War; June 1756-January 1757: Minorca; July-December 1757: Rochefort and after; March-May 1758: the Basque Roads and a rash step; May 1759-February 1760: the blockade of Brest and Battle of Quiberon Bay; August 1760-August 1762: Hawke's last campaigns: November 1766-January 1771: First Lord; Notes; List of documents and sources. Subjects; Hawke, Edward Hawke Baron 1705-1781. Hawke, Edward Hawke. Hawke, Sir Edward, 1705-1781. Great Britain Royal Navy Biography. Great Britain Royal Navy. Great Britain Royal Navy History. Royal Navy. 1700-1799. Geschichte 1743-1771. Admirals Great Britain ; Biography. Admirals.
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