ISBN10: 2903179123, ISBN13: 9782903179120, [publisher: A.N.C.R.E.] Hardcover Nice 2017. 1 Volume/1. -- As New --Hardback quarto size & Dust jacket -- 32 x 24 cm . ------ 200 pages of text with numerous plans, perspective sketches and representations of historical documents. Three plates reproducing the essence of the relevant archival iconography, including many unpublished documents. Plans and drawings in the text are generally at 1:20 scale; the plates range from 1:10 to 1:25 scale. *********************** "" We approach our subject from the practical standpoint of the descriptions of materials and their uses. Research on ballistics and metallurgy is only cited in passing, although we recognize the importance of these areas. True to form Jean Boudriot gives special emphasis to drawings. Plates of general views and detailed sketches abound in the fact-filled pages of this exhaustive study. "" **************************** Table of contents : Ch. I, Cannons Iron cannon Bronze cannon Manufacturing the guns Use of different calibers. --- Ch. II, Gun carriages Gun carriages 1647-1758 Gun carriages 1763 -1786 Gun carriages 1786-1820 Gun carriages after 1820 --- Ch. III, Portholes --- Ch. IV, Rigging and arming the guns --- Ch. V, Using the guns Ammunition Stocking and storing of powder Using the gun Primary principles of combat Aggressive manoeuvers Moorings --- Ch. VI, Pieces of ordnance with explosive shot The howizter of a 1787 ship Carronades Ca ...