Project Gutenberg 2007-11-15 Public domain in the USA. 599 Kingston, William Henry Giles 1814 1880 Kingston, W. H. G. Kingston, W.H.G. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the evolution and development of the British Navy, detailing its customs, notable exploits, and technological advancements over the centuries. The narrative emphasizes Britain's longstanding maritime culture and significance as an island nation, presenting a comprehensive overview that readers interested in naval history or British heritage will find enlightening. At the start of the book, Kingston discusses the gradual progress of the British Navy, highlighting the extensive efforts and innovations that led to its current state. He reflects on the ancient origins of British seafaring, referencing historical accounts of Britons possessing large vessels long before Roman invasion. The opening also explores the customs and practices derived from ancient maritime cultures, such as the Phoenicians, while setting the tone for a deep dive into naval history that will continue throughout the text. The author's engaging writing style aims to maintain reader interest, suggesting that the exploits of the British Navy are not just historical facts but narratives worthy of remembrance and celebration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History DA Text Children's History Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General Category: History - British Category: History - Warfare 1015147 2025-06-10T03:55:50.997000 text/html 1019713 2007-11-15T15:27:48 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1311251 2007-11-15T15:27:50 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1451010 2025-06-10T03:56:04.760897 application/epub+zip 1464428 2025-06-10T03:55:55.669950 application/epub+zip 437463 2025-06-10T03:55:53.926912 application/epub+zip 1814615 2025-06-10T03:56:11.747836 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1781020 2025-06-10T03:56:03.521941 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 640101 2022-09-11T05:48:25.206296 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1000724 2025-06-10T03:55:49.904982 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1000621 2007-11-15T15:27:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 365535 2007-11-15T15:27:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19012 2025-06-10T03:56:11.894837 application/rdf+xml 17262 2025-06-10T03:55:54.506918 image/jpeg 4081 2025-06-10T03:55:54.219924 image/jpeg 1413145 2025-06-10T03:55:51.172946 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia