The planned primers are illustrated introductions of about 45,000 words to a ship class, person, or naval subject, intended for Kindle. British subjects come first because they are more affordable for the author to research. Longer-term interests include Japanese and American subjects, South American ships and senior officers, and Indian naval officers since independence. The proposed Indian subjects are of particular interest for their innovative ideas and perceived lack of coverage for English-speaking audiences. Wider coverage would involve visits to archives around the world, although the prospect of visiting Russian archives remains uncertain.
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Naval-history primers, archive access, and global coverage
The planned primer series begins with British subjects to keep initial research costs down, with later studies intended to cover officers and ships from other navies.