Ross. With a lineage dating back to the Revolutionary War, submarine technology has evolved from the primitive and unreliable designs of the 19th century through today's nuclear-powered behemoths. This visual timeline examines 52 of the world's most influential subs ever built and includes, in addition to stunning images, detailed background on the bronze-hulled Gustave Zede of 1893, the German U-9 of World War I, the huge I-400 Japanese vessels of the Second World War, and the advanced designs deployed during the Cold War. 224 pages, 200+ photos and illustrations, 9"x 11¾", hardcover.