The Cannon's Place in the Rise of the British Empire

Abstract

The role of cannon is absolutely essential to understanding maritime Britain and serves as an excellent performance indicator for its sea minded culture. The single innovation tells us about more than just Britain's' prowress in naval combat. By understanding the symbiotic relationship between it and Britain's national culture, we gain access to the clues into why this culture , of all those that had similar opportunities , possessed such an immense capacity for innovation and Empire.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 21, 2021
Accession Number
AD1136322

Entities

People

  • Aaron D. Bright

Organizations

  • Naval War College

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Fields of Study

  • History

Readers

  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design