The world encyclopedia of destroyers and frigates /
Bernard Ireland.
- London : Lorenz Books, 2008
- 256 p. : col. ill.
History of development of these classes of vessel from early days of torpedo gunboats. Destroyers are then listed in two groups: pre 1918 and 1918 to present. Frigates are in a single listing. Coverage focuses on Europe, North America, Russia, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Extensively illustrated.