Download or read book An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Battleships from 1860 to the First World War written by Peter Hore and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title examines the evolution of battleships prior to HMS Dreadnought in the early 20th century. It provides accounts of the operations in which these vessels played a crucial role, the commanders in charge, and the people instrumental in their design. More than 200 photographs, illustrations and diagrams bring the history to life.