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Ethiopia
Date: 1966Reference: PP/AEM/E.13Part of: Mourant, Arthur Ernest (1904-1994)- Archives and manuscripts
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Cape Verde Islands
Date: 1961Reference: PP/AEM/E.7Part of: Mourant, Arthur Ernest (1904-1994)- Archives and manuscripts
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Middle East
Date: 1967Reference: PP/AEM/E.17Part of: Mourant, Arthur Ernest (1904-1994)- Archives and manuscripts
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Malta
Date: 1967Reference: PP/AEM/E.16Part of: Mourant, Arthur Ernest (1904-1994)- Archives and manuscripts
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Bhutan
Date: 1966Reference: PP/AEM/E.14Part of: Mourant, Arthur Ernest (1904-1994)- Archives and manuscripts
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Sandawe
Date: 1967Reference: PP/AEM/E.19Part of: Mourant, Arthur Ernest (1904-1994)- Books
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The life of Admiral Blake. Containing An Account of the gallant Actions of that Brave Commander, in the several Expeditions wherein he served against the Dutch, Spaniards, &c. Together with his Character in private Life, and during his being a Member of the Celebrated Parliament 1640.
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784.Date: MDCCXL. [1740]- Books
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The field of Mars: being an alphabetical digestion of the principal naval and military engagements, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, particularly of Great Britain and her allies, from the ninth century to the present period. Consisting of Attacks, Attempts, Actions, Battles, Blockades, Bombardments, Descents, Defeats, Engagements, Expeditions, Invasions, Reductions, Sea Fights, Storms, Sieges, Surprises, Repulses, and Skirmishes: Selected from the Best Historians and Journalists, and Adjusted from the Greatest Authority. Interspersed with concise Descriptions of the Towns and Places, the Subject of each Article. To which is prefixed An essay on the art of war, and A Comprehensive System of Military and Naval Discipline. ... . Embellished with Maps, Charts, Plans, and Views of Battles.
Date: M,DCC,LXXXI. [1781]- Books
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The metallick history of the reigns of King William III. and Queen Mary, Queen Anne, and King George I. Being a series of near four hundred medals, with the explication of devises, inscriptions and legends, on which are represented the Alliances, Battles, Sieges, Treaties of Truce or Peace, Expeditions, and all other Remarkable Events during the above mentioned Reigns.
Date: MDCCXLVII. [1747]- Books
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An historical account of the many signal naval atchievements [sic] obtained by the English over the Spaniards, from the year 1350 to the present time. Containing All the Expeditions, Voyages, and Adventures of the following Admirals, Captains, and Commanders, of the English Nation. Viz. Capt. Hawkins, Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Richard Greenvil, Earl of Cumberland, Admiral Cavendish, Admiral Howard, Sir John Norris, Earl of Essex, Sir Richard Levison. Sir William Monson, Admiral Blake, Admiral Bembow, Sir George Rooke, Sir John Leake, Sir Charles Wager, Admiral Byng, Lord Cobham, Sir John Jennings, Admiral Hosier, &c. To which is added, some remarkable speeches in Parliament on the Spanish depredations; with an Introduction on the Present Posture of Affairs.
Date: 1740- Books
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An historical account of the many signal naval atchievements obtained by the English over the Spaniards, from the year 1350 to the present time. containing All the Expeditions, Voyages, and Adventures, of the following Admirals, Captains, and Commanders, of the English Nation. Viz. Capt. Hawkins, Sir Frangis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Richard Greenvil, Earl of Cumberland, Admiral Cavendish, Admiral Howard, Sir John Norris, Earl of Essex, Sir Richard Levison, Sir William Monson, Admiral Blake, Admiral Bembow, Sir George Rooke, Sir John Leake, Sir Charles Wager, Admiral Byng, Lord Cobham, Sir John Jennings, Admiral Hosier, &c. To which is added, some remarkable speeches in Parliament on the Spanish depredations: with an Introduction on the Present Posture of Affairs.
Date: 1739- Books
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The naval chronicle: or, Voyages, Travels, Expeditions, Remarkable Exploits and Atchievements, Of the most Celebrated English Navigators, Travellers, and Sea-Commanders, from the Earliest Accounts to the End of the Year 1759: By whose Wisdom, Conduct, and Intrepidity, the most useful and important Discoveries have been made, and the British Commerce extended, thro' Asia, Africa, and America: The many Conquests they obtained over the Spaniards, French, and other Nations: The unparalelled Hardships and Sufferings they underwent by Shipwreck, Famine, and the Treachery and Cruelty of their Enemies. With A Description of the Religions, Governments, Customs, Manners, Commerce, and Natural History of the several Nations they visited, conquered, or had Dealings with. Including The Lives of the most Eminent British Admirals and Seamen, who have distinguished themselves by their Bravery and Love of Liberty. In Three Volumes. Adorned with Cuts.
Date: M.DCC.LX. [1760]- Books
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An authentic and genuine journal of Commodore Anson's expedition, Containing An exact Account of the several Transactions that happen'd; particularly of the Expeditions to Madeira, St. Julian's, St. Catharine's, and St. Juan Ferdinandez; the great Necessity the Seamen were under for Want of Provisions and of their being forced to live on Sea-Lions, Sea-Dogs, and other Creatures, and of their being obliged to drink their own Urine for Want of Water; of the terrible Storm they were in for forty Days together, in going round Cape Horn; of their bombarding, taking, plundering, and burning of Payta; together with several other Particulars. Published from the journals of several of the principal officers who attended him throughout the whole Expedition. The whole embellished with copper-plates of all the remarkable Things that happen'd during the Voyage.
Date: M.DCC.XLIV. [1744]- Books
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The life and glorious actions of the honourable Sir Cloudesley Shovel, Kt. Admiral of the confederate fleet in the Mediterranean sea, who was unfortunately drowned upon 22d of October, 1707, through his Ship the Association, Splitting on the Rocks near Scilly, as in her Passage from the Streights for England. Furthermore, you have here contained all his noble Expeditions, his famous Sea-Fights, and his brave Exploits performed in Several Parts of the World.
Date: [1709?]- Books
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A military dictionary. Explaining all difficult terms in martial discipline, fortification, and gunnery. Useful [for all Persons that Read the Publick News, or serve in the Armies, or Militia] for the true understanding the Accounts of Sieges, Battels, and other warlike Expeditions, which daily occur in this Time of Action. The second edition, with additions, and a copper plate, being a general View and Description of the several Parts of Fortification. By an officer, who served several years abroad.
Officer who served Several Years Abroad.Date: Mcdciv [1704]- Books
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England's triumph: or, Spanish cowardice expos'd. Being a compleat history of the many signal victories gain'd by the Royal Navy and merchant ships of Great Britain, for the term of four hundred years past, over the insulting and haughty Spaniards. Wherein is particularly related A true and genuine Account of all the Expeditions, Voyages, Adventures, &c. of all the British Admirals from the Time above-mention'd, whose Successes have already filled all Europe with Amazement. By Capt. Charles Jenkins, Who has too sensibly felt the Effects of Spanish Tyranny.
Date: Printed in the Year MDCC.XXXIX. [1739]- Books
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A general history of sieges and battles, By Sea and Land. Containing, A Particular and Circumstantial Account Of the most remarkable Battles and Sieges, Bombardments and Expeditions, In different Ages and Parts of the World; And particularly, such as relate to Great Britain and her Dependencies. Including, anecdotes of the Lives, Military and Naval Transactions, of all the celebrated Admirals, Generals, Captains, &c. who have distinguished themselves in the Service of their Country. In which will be explained, The Military and Naval Terms of Art. Embellished with Plans of the Battles, and Heads of the Illustrious Persons, mentioned in the Course of the Work. Vol. I. Second Edition.
Date: 1762- Books
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The naval and military history of the wars of England; including, the wars of Scotland and Ireland. In Which IS Given, An accurate and lively Description of the Sieges, Battles, Bombardments, Sea Engagements, Expeditions, and extensive Conquests of the British Arms, in all Quarters of the Globe. With A Variety Of Interesting and extraordinary Anecdotes of Military Skill and Intrepidity, heroic Adventures, brilliant Exploits, martial Atchievements, and memorable Actions of the British Warriors. Calculated To inspire the Rising Generation with Magnanimity and Virtue, and to Impress on their Minds the generous Ardour and Noble Emulation of their Ancestors. None But The Brave Deserve The Fair. ... . Ornamented With Elegant Copper-Plates.
Mante, Thomas, active 1772.Date: [1795-1807]- Books
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A new naval history: or, compleat view of the British marine. In which the Royal Navy and the merchant's service are traced through all their periods and different branches: with The Lives of the Admirals and Navigators, who have Honour'd this Nation, and Distinguish'd Themselves by their Conduct, Courage, Victories, and Discoveries. including The most considerable Naval Expeditions, and Sea-Fights: our right to The Dominion of the Sea, and the Dignity of the British Flag: the Laws and Regulations for The Government and Oeconomy of His Majesty's Navy; and The Business and Management of the several Royal Yards and Docks in this Kingdom. to which are added Our Right and Title to the British Colonies in North-America: and An Abstract of the Laws now in Force for regulating our Trade and Commerce. Illustrated with copper plates. By John Entick, M.A.
Entick, John, 1703?-1773.Date: M.DCC.LVII. [1757]- Books
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An impartial history of the war, from the commencement of the Revolution in France. Containing an Accurate Description of the Sea Engagements, Sieges, Battles, Expeditions and Conquests, of The various Contending powers. Including an Account of the General Mutiny among the Seamen, at Spithead and the Nore. Together with a particular narrative of the rise, progress, and various events accompanying the Rebellion in Ireland.
Date: 1799- Books
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Two discourses delivered October the 25th, 1759, being the day appointed by authority to be observed as a day of public thanksgiving, for the success of His Majesty's arms, more particularly in the reduction of Quebec, the Capital of Canada. With an Appendix, Containing a brief Account of two former Expeditions against that City and Country, which proved unsuccessful. By Jonathan Mayhew, D. D. in Boston.
Mayhew, Jonathan, 1720-1766.Date: M.DCC.L. [1760]- Books
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A complete history of the most remarkable transactions at sea, from the earliest accounts of time to the conclusion of the last war with France. Wherein Is given an Account of the most considerable Naval-Expeditions, Sea-Fights, Stratagems, Discoveries, and Other Maritime Occurrences that have happen'd among all Nations which have flourished at Sea: And in a more particular manner of Great Britain, from the time of the Revolution, in the Year 1688, to the aforesaid Period. Adorn'd with Sea-Charts adapted to the History. With an exact Index of the Names of all the Places where any considerable Battel has been fought, in any Part of the World. In five books. By Josiah Burchett, Esq; Secretary of the Admiralty.
Burchett, Josiah, 1666?-1746.Date: MDCCXX. [1720]- Books
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A complete history of the most remarkable transactions at sea, from the earliest accounts of time to the conclusion of the last war with France. Wherein Is given an Account of the most considerable Naval-Expeditions, Sea-Fights, Stratagems, Discoveries, and Other Maritime Occurrences that have happen'd among all Nations which have flourished at Sea: And in a more particular manner of Great Britain, from the time of the Revolution, in the Year 1688, to the aforesaid Period. Adorn'd with Sea-Charts adapted to the History. With an exact Index of the Names of all the Places where any considerable Battel has been fought, in any Part of the World. In five books. By Josiah Burchett, Esq; Secretary of the Admiralty.
Burchett, Josiah, 1666?-1746.Date: MDCCXX. [1720]- Archives and manuscripts
Archaeological expeditions
Date: 1913-1957Reference: WT/A/2/3Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive- Archives and manuscripts
Wellcome Marston Archaeological Expedition Reports
Date: 1937Reference: WT/A/2/3/2Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive