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Between the seventh and tenth centuries, Anglo-Saxon sea power was largely used on the offensive. Historian Pullen-Appleby looks at three aspects of the subject. First he considers the institutions and practices, both social and financial, that allowed rulers to use sea power militarily. Next he examines the uses to which sea power was put, together with gains and losses incurred. Finally, the ships themselves, along with the strategy and tactics of the Old English fleet are presented. A chronology of key events is provided, as well as maps of campaigns and a glossary of Old English nautical terms. Distributed in the US by The David Brown Book Co. Annotation c2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
