The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 3John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians |
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On the contrary demands are being made for more ships in every quarter . Take
the case of the East African Slave Trade . . . the Committee were breast high for
more ships notwithstanding my expenditure . It will be the same with the ...
On the contrary demands are being made for more ships in every quarter . Take
the case of the East African Slave Trade . . . the Committee were breast high for
more ships notwithstanding my expenditure . It will be the same with the ...
Page 244
Effective motive power for the torpedo gave ships mounting it a completely new
tactical role . ... of trade , defence against invasion and fleet auxiliary work , the
new torpedo boats could make direct attacks on the largest capital ships afloat .
Effective motive power for the torpedo gave ships mounting it a completely new
tactical role . ... of trade , defence against invasion and fleet auxiliary work , the
new torpedo boats could make direct attacks on the largest capital ships afloat .
Page 477
By 1914 the only ships receiving any form of subsidy from the British Government
were the Cunard ' s Mauretania and Lusitania , and the West Indian fruit ships of
Messrs Elder and Fyffe . The Committee did , however , insist that Board of ...
By 1914 the only ships receiving any form of subsidy from the British Government
were the Cunard ' s Mauretania and Lusitania , and the West Indian fruit ships of
Messrs Elder and Fyffe . The Committee did , however , insist that Board of ...
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Contents
CHAPTER I | 1 |
Dual character of the Empire by 1870 | 11 |
CHAPTER II | 17 |
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