Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""The Life of George Lord Anson: Admiral of the Fleet, Vice-Admiral of Great Britain and First Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty"" is a biography of the life and career of George Anson, a prominent naval officer in 18th century Britain. The book is written by John Barrow, a historian and author who specialized in naval history.The biography covers Anson's early life, his entry into the Royal Navy, and his rise through the ranks to become one of the most distinguished naval officers of his time. Anson is best known for his circumnavigation of the globe in 1740-1744, during which he commanded a squadron of ships that sailed around the world, encountering numerous challenges and hardships along the way.The book also delves into Anson's later career, including his appointment as Vice-Admiral of Great Britain and his tenure as First Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty, a position that gave him significant influence over British naval policy. Throughout the biography, Barrow provides detailed accounts of Anson's naval campaigns, battles, and strategic decisions, as well as his personal life and relationships.Overall, ""The Life of George Lord Anson"" offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of Britain's most accomplished naval officers, and sheds light on the broader history of the Royal Navy and British maritime power in the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
