Who This Author Is

Bernard Ireland has enough depth here to be more than a raw catalog rollup. This page pulls together 12 catalog-linked books across 1996 to 2010, which makes it easier to separate the strongest starting points from the noisier editions. The clearest lane here leans toward Young Readers & Series Fiction.

Best for readers who want approachable series fiction and books that are easy to hand to newer or younger readers. If you want the easiest first click, start with The War at Sea 1914-1945 and branch outward from there. UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1996 to 2010; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Harpercollins and Lorenz Books.

Best Place To Start

The War at Sea 1914-1945

Harpercollins • 2006 • standard commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Young Readers & Series Fiction entry points • common used copies from Harpercollins and Lorenz Books

Genres and themes: Young Readers & Series Fiction

Who this author is best for: readers who want approachable series fiction and books that are easy to hand to newer or younger readers

UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1996 to 2010; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Harpercollins and Lorenz Books.

Top Books To Start With

  1. The War at Sea 1914-1945

    Harpercollins • 2006 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2006 • 240 pages.

  2. Jane's Gem Warships of World War II (The Popular Jane's Gems Series)

    Harpercollins • 1999 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 256 pages.

  3. Jane's Naval History of World War II

    Harpercollins • 1998 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 256 pages.

  4. JANE'S BATTLESHIPS OF THE 20TH CENTURY

    Harpercollins • 1996 • standard commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  5. Illustrated History of Destroyers of the World

    Anness Publishing • 2010 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2010 • 160 pages.

  6. Aircraft Carriers of the World

    Southwater • 2008 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 160 pages.

  7. The World Encyclopedia of Destroyers and Frigates

    Lorenz Books • 2008 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 256 pages.

  8. The World Encyclopedia of Cruisers

    Lorenz Books • 2007 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2007 • 256 pages.

  9. War at Sea 1914 - 45

    Cassell military|Orion Publishing Group, Limited • 2003 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2003 • 240 pages.

  10. War in the Mediterranean

    Pen & Sword Books Limited • 2003 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2003 • 224 pages.

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