The Development of Nuclear Propulsion in the Royal Navy, 1946-1975

“The book is a model of primary-source historical research. Palgrave Macmillan has produced a handsome volume largely free of errors ... . the primary audiences for The Development of Nuclear Propulsion in the Royal Navy, 1946–1975 will be submariners (current and former) and scholars interested in nuclear history. The author deserves high praise for producing an outstanding book that deftly analyzes the technological, political, diplomatic, and industrial histories of the Royal Navy’s nuclear propulsion program.” (Timothy S. Wolters, Technology and Culture, Vol. 64 (4), October, 2023)

“The Development of Nuclear Propulsion in the Royal Navy, 1946-1975, is the first scholarly monograph to deal exclusively with this subject.Jones has done excellent work, having created a strikingly important book in its field.” (Brian Bertosa, The Northern Mariner, cnrs-scrn.org, Vol. 32 (3), 2022)