Naval History and National History : The Inaugural Lecture Delivered to the University of Cambridge on Trafalgar Day 1919

Originally published in 1919, this book presents the content of an inaugural lecture delivered by the renowned British historian John Holland Rose (1855–1942), upon taking up the position of Professor of Naval History at Cambridge University. The text presents a concise discussion of naval history in its relationship with national history. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the writings of Rose and military history.