In 1786 the French navy had just emerged from its most successful war of the eighteenth century; and the reputation of its ship design and fighting skills never stood higher. Though the effects of the French Revolution would devastate the navy's efficiency; the French would go on to produce some of the most advanced; innovative ships of the age. This book contains an abundance of information on the construction and careers of each of these marvelous ships. The result of such detail is the first concise; clear resource on the development of French warships in the latter half of the sailing era.
#2203456 in Books Humanity Books 2004-12-01 2004-12-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.30 x .71 x 5.42l; 1.01 #File Name: 1591022622335 pages
Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An excellent source on Lysenko's own presentation of his viewBy Tom WestonBesides the interesting analysis of Lysenko's texts; the introduction gives valuable background for the the Lysenko affair. Not a comprehensive view of the whole affair however.8 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Interesting; but very dryBy steve_oaklandThe topic of this book is very interesting and portrays an important time not just in Soviet history; but in biological science. However; the style of writing in this book is very dry and technical as to dates and facts--it reads as a very well researched graduate thesis. Such a writing style will turn off the casual reader with its endless notes; repetition of statements and facts; and lack of any emotional input by thee author to the subject matter. The book is also too narrowly focused on meetings and discussions between Lysenko and other leading Soviet scientists of the time; and largely fails to address any detail of the food shortages that motivated the same scientists in their work.Additionally; even as trained PhD in genetics; I find any sort of discussion of Lysenko's theories of biology and the experiments he actually performed somewhat confusing and poorly described. The focus of this book is on the historical and political significance of Lysenko and his interaction with the Soviet science community. Those interested in Lysenkos' biology and a deeper understanding of prevailing Soviet biological theories will be largely disappointed.
