Naval battles have determined the fate of nations from Ancient times to the Modern era.

Great Battles for Boys: Epic Sea Battles takes young readers on a thrilling voyage through some of history’s most pivotal confrontations at sea.

From the Ancient Romans at Mylae and the Viking longships that invaded Paris, to the thunder of cannon fire as English and Spanish fleets clash at Dover, to the modern steel titans clashing at Tsushima and aircraft carriers deciding the fate of the Pacific in the Philippine Sea, each battle reveals how naval supremacy determined the rise and fall of empires.