The Royal Yacht Britannia
Author | : Richard Johnstone-Bryden |
Publisher | : Conway Maritime Press |
Total Pages | : 310 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780851779379 |
ISBN-13 | : 0851779379 |
Rating | : 4/5 (379 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Royal Yacht Britannia written by Richard Johnstone-Bryden and published by Conway Maritime Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only comprehensive book on the subject featuring exclusive first-hand accounts from members of the Royal Family, the Royal Household, Yacht's company, politicians, designers, shipbuilders and the preservation team. Written with the full support of the Royal Family to present a thorough history of the Yacht's career. Published to coincide with the 50th Anniversary of the launch of HMY Britannia and copiously illustrated with over 250 photographs and artworks, many of which are published for the first time. A book with a broad appeal to all those interested in British and world history and the role of the Monarchy in the second half of the twentieth century.