xviii, 496 pp. Covering the period 1869-1960, this volume provides an overview of Russian and Soviet battleships. It describes the design histories, technical innovations, characteristics, and service histories of 40 naval vessels. Approximately 100 drawings and design studies illustrate the details of the ships, alongside another 100 photographs. McLaughlin is a librarian with the San Francisco Public Library and a frequent contributor to the journal Warship.
