Aliaksandr Sukhanevich Ordre des livres

Set against the backdrop of early 20th century Brazil, this book explores the ambitious fleet renewal program initiated by the Brazilian Congress in 1904. It details the construction of 28 diverse ships, including three formidable battleships, highlighting the nation's naval aspirations and the strategic significance of maritime power during this transformative period in Brazilian history. The narrative delves into the political and economic implications of this naval expansion, shedding light on Brazil's emerging role on the global stage.

In the late 1890s the Russian Empire sought to strengthen its presence in the Far East, China and Korea. Faced with a growing threat posed by the Imperial Japanese Navy, the Russians saw an urgent build-up of their naval forces in the region as an utmost priority. On February 20, 1898 Emperor Nicholas II approved a supplementary shipbuilding program "for the Far East", which would see the construction of six 5,000 - 6,000 ton cruisers, in addition to ships already being built under the 1895 program. The task to formulate technical requirement for the new vessels was delegated to the Maritime Technical Committee (Russian: MTK).