Submarines: The World’s Greatest Submarines from the 18th Century to the Present

Submarines: The World’s Greatest Submarines from the 18th Century to the Present is an illustrated naval-history guide covering notable vessels from early experiments to modern nuclear-powered submarines. Entries pair development and history with a colour profile or cutaway and key features and specifications.

At a glance

Covers selected submarines from the 18th century to the present, including vessels from World War II and the Cold War.
Each entry is described as including development and history, a colour profile or cutaway, and key features and specifications.
The listing describes the book as containing more than 200 artworks and photographs.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines vessel histories with visual profiles or cutaways and specifications, making it useful for browsing as well as reading.
The broad historical span includes early submarine designs alongside modern attack and ballistic-missile submarines.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Amber Books
Publication date	August 14, 2024
Language	English
Print length	224 pages
ISBN-10	1838864938
ISBN-13	978-1838864934

Physical details
Dimensions	8.35 x 0.83 x 10.85 inches
Weight listed	2.32 pounds

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in submarine and naval history across multiple eras.
Readers who want an illustrated reference-style guide with brief vessel histories and specifications.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a detailed technical manual or an in-depth history of only one submarine class. The listing describes a survey of significant submarines.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What time period does the book cover?

The title and description say it ranges from the 18th century to the present, with examples spanning early submarine experiments through modern vessels.

What kind of illustrations are included?

The listing describes colour profiles or cutaways for entries and more than 200 artworks and photographs overall.

Does each submarine entry include specifications?

The product description says each entry includes key features and specifications, alongside a brief history and a colour profile or cutaway.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 224 pages.