Memoir of the Life of Admiral Sir Edward Codrington (Paperback)

Edward Codrington (1770 1851) joined the navy at the age of thirteen. Having narrowly avoided freezing to death in Nova Scotia three years later, he went on to serve during some of the most important naval conflicts of his time. This two-volume biography was first published in 1873, and combines his own accounts with the research of his daughter Lady Bourchier. Volume 2 opens in 1827 as the English fleet, now under Codrington's command, faces the Turks at the battle of Navarino, now seen as a decisive moment in the struggle for Greek independence. It also includes accounts of the blockade of the Morea, Codrington's terse exchanges with the Ottoman commanders, and a vivid portrayal of the devastation that would ensue should his tactics fail. Structured around the first-hand accounts in Codrington's own correspondence, this is both an entertaining read and a useful resource for students of naval history.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Memoir of the Life of Admiral Sir Edward Codrington 2 Volume Set, Volume 2
Release date:	March 2012
First published:	February 2012
Authors:	Edward Codrington
Editors:	Jane Bourchier
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 36mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	644
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-04464-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Promotions
LSN:	1-108-04464-6
Barcode:	9781108044646

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