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In Nelson's Wake - The Navy and the Napoleonic Wars (Paperback) Loot Price: R538
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In Nelson's Wake - The Navy and the Napoleonic Wars (Paperback): James Davey

In Nelson's Wake - The Navy and the Napoleonic Wars (Paperback)

James Davey

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Battles, blockades, convoys, raids: how the indefatigable British Royal Navy ensured Napoleon's ultimate defeat Horatio Nelson's celebrated victory over the French at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 presented Britain with an unprecedented command of the seas. Yet the Royal Navy's role in the struggle against Napoleonic France was far from over. This groundbreaking book asserts that, contrary to the accepted notion that the Battle of Trafalgar essentially completed the Navy's task, the war at sea actually intensified over the next decade, ceasing only with Napoleon's final surrender. In this dramatic account of naval contributions between 1803 and 1815, James Davey offers original and exciting insights into the Napoleonic wars and Britain's maritime history. Encompassing Trafalgar, the Peninsular War, the War of 1812, the final campaign against Napoleon, and many lesser known but likewise crucial moments, the book sheds light on the experiences of individuals high and low, from admiral and captain to sailor and cabin boy. The cast of characters also includes others from across Britain-dockyard workers, politicians, civilians-who made fundamental contributions to the war effort, and in so doing, both saved the nation and shaped Britain's history.

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Imprint: Yale University Press
Country of origin: United States
Release date: August 2017
Authors: James Davey
Dimensions: 197 x 127 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 440
ISBN-13: 978-0-300-22883-0
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Naval forces & warfare
Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900
Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General
Books > Humanities > History > European history > 1750 to 1900
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > Battles & campaigns
Books > History > British & Irish history > General
Books > History > European history > 1750 to 1900
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900
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LSN: 0-300-22883-X
Barcode: 9780300228830

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