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Author Hruska, Benjamin J., author

Title Interpreting naval history at museums and historic sites / Benjamin J. Hruska
Published Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]

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Description 1 online resource
Series Interpreting history
Interpreting history.
Contents Leaving port : an introduction -- Commemoration -- Objects -- Exhibitions -- Public memorials -- Entering port : conclusion
Summary Interpreting Naval History at Museums and Historic Sites demonstrates the broad appeal of naval themed commemoration, centering on military aspects from both times of war and peace. Using an international approach, the book illustrates the intersection of the historical understanding of one's place and naval traditions. Locating the boundaries, one finds both the depth and breath of the topics linking (and dividing) water and man
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Historic sites -- Interpretive programs -- United States
Historical museums -- United States
War memorials -- United States
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Marine & Naval.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science.
Historic sites -- Interpretive programs
Historical museums
War memorials
SUBJECT United States -- History, Naval. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140344
United States -- History, Local. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140336
Subject United States
Genre/Form Local history
Naval history
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2016028523
ISBN 9781442263697
1442263695