In the Hour of Victory - The Royal Navy at War in the Age of Nelson

Sam Willis has pulled off another notable coup in bringing to light these original dispatches, which add so much knowledge, and so much colour and interest, to a period we thought we knew so well.' N.A.M. Rodger

Summary

'Sam Willis has pulled off another notable coup in bringing to light these original dispatches, which add so much knowledge, and so much colour and interest, to a period we thought we knew so well.' N.A.M. Rodger

Report

Extraordinary... Seldom has the drama, chaos and stench of battle been more vividly evoked. Daily Mail, 'Books of the Year'

Product details

• Authors: Dr Sam (Author) Willis, Sam Willis
• Publisher: Atlantic Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.02.2014
• EAN: 9780857895738
• ISBN: 978-0-85789-573-8
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Europe, European History, British Empire, military history, HISTORY / Modern / 19th Century, HISTORY / Maritime History & Piracy, HISTORY / Military / Napoleonic Wars, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, maritime history, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, United Kingdom, Great Britain, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, General and world history, Specific wars and campaigns, Early 19th century c 1800 to c 1850, Naval and marine charts