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The Royal Yacht Britannia : the official history
- Title
- The Royal Yacht Britannia : the official history / Richard Johnstone-Bryden ; foreword by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
- Author
- Johnstone-Bryden, Richard.
- Publication
- London : Conway Maritime, ©2003.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | VM331 .J636 2003 | Off-site |
Details
- Description
- x, 310 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), color plans, portraits (some color); 29 cm
- Summary
- "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."--Cover.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- History.
- Note
- Plans and ill. on inside covers.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [299]) and index.
- ISBN
- 9780851779379
- 0851779379
- OCLC
- ocm51437300
- 51437300
- SCSB-1289225
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library