MMP Books 81364 Maritime: Russo-Turkish Naval War 1877-1878 EN is a unique English-language publication, 240 pages in A4 format, dedicated to modelers and enthusiasts of 19th-century naval history. The book focuses on one of the key naval conflicts of that era—the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878, fought mainly in the waters of the Black Sea, as well as the Aegean and Adriatic Seas.

This title is exceptionally valuable for ship modelers, historians, and anyone interested in maritime topics. The authors thoroughly discuss the origins of the conflict, military operations, and historical facts that influenced the later fate of the entire Balkans and Caucasus regions. The study allows for a better understanding of the motivations of the participant states, especially the Russian Empire, which sought to revise the post-Crimean War arrangements and regain its influence in the Black Sea.

• The book contains comprehensive descriptions and illustrations of all vessels involved in the conflict on both sides—Russian and Ottoman—including corvettes, monitors, gunboats, and ironclads
• It presents detailed technical data of the ships, as well as unique technical drawings and scale side views, which are perfect as references for building models
• Historical period: second half of the 19th century, specifically the years 1877-1878
• Countries involved: Russian Empire, Ottoman Empire, as well as Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro (allies of Russia)
• Category: modeling publication, reference book
• Material: high-quality coated paper, hundreds of archival illustrations and drawings

The MMP Books 81364 Maritime: Russo-Turkish Naval War 1877-1878 EN publication is a useful compendium not only for model assembly, but also for deepening knowledge about naval technology and the history of naval warfare. I especially recommend the book to ship modelers building at 1/700, 1/350, or 1/200 scales who want to faithfully reproduce the painting, structural details, and armament of ships from the Russo-Turkish War era.

The difficulty level of using the book as a reference material for building models is rated as 3/5 – an ideal choice for intermediate and advanced modelers expecting detailed historical information and high-quality technical illustrations.