An Encyclopedia of Naval History details the evolution of naval history over the last five centuries. International in scope with a focus on the United States and Britain, the book provides descriptions of every notable naval engagement from 1571 onward, meticulously documenting background, main events, participants, and outcomes. Over 1,000 entries cover major sea battles, principal commanders, histories of individual ships and the development of warship technology from the sixteenth through the twentieth centuries, weapons and strategies, and naval tactics and organizations.