Flag and Fleet: How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas

"Flag and Fleet: How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas" by William Wood is a recounting of how the British Navy rose to rule the waves and secure the freedoms of the sea long ago. Readers gain insight into the most important naval battles and plans that helped the British gain naval dominance. Wood emphasizes how the British Navy became essential to the growth of both the British Empire and global trade, including the evolution of boats, ships, and vessels. The story begins with the importance of the sea and how control of the seas was vital to a country's power and survival.