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BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a self-published book exploring the Rowley admirals, five men from the same family who all served with distinction through the 18th and 19th centuries.

Ed. The author contends for a greater appreciation of the strategic campaign perspective when celebrating past RN victories. A 5 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers an edited volume, featuring a selection of essays examining the connections between navies, the development of naval strategy, and wider national policy.

Ed. The author considers the re-balancing likely to emerge from SDR24, with the imperative to focus hard power in Europe and the Atlantic, while simultaneously maintaining global soft power commitments. A 15 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It is an important book considering the development of 18th century maritime law in the context of the Seven Years’ War. It also holds significance for the wider application of seapower and the development of international maritime law.

Ed. The author examines the impact of Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ on Britain’s role as an arbiter of a maritime law, and suggests compelling alternatives for confronting it. A 30 minute read.

Ed. As a diversity and inclusion resource for Black History Month, in the second article of a two-part series, the author examines how slavery, the law and conflict pushed black sailors into the Royal Navy before and after Trafalgar, and how those black sailors were treated. A 40 minute read.

Ed. The first of a two-part series, as a diversity and inclusion resource for Black History Month, the author examines the role of black labour in the Atlantic maritime system, from which the Royal Navy’s black sailors were drawn during the 18th century. This instalment focuses on the tragedy of black slavery as a component of the Atlantic system, and the remarkable achievements of those slaves who nevertheless became Royal Navy sailors. A 30 minute read.