When Britannia Ruled The Waves

Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves! Britons never, never, never shall be slaves! Words known to most of us and often sung with pride but they aren't simply empty lyrics for Britain really did once rule the waves with the most powerful navy on earth protecting this Island Kingdom. This new book takes a look at the Royal Navy in what some would say was its heyday from the late Victorian period through to the end of World War II. Seen through the eyes, and the paintings of Vice Admiral Sir Henry Kitson KBE CB this is a delight for any Navy buffs out there. Published 2007; Author Frank Kitson; 112 pp. ISBN: 978-1-84114-597-6