'Has the authentic tang of the sea, salty, sharp, refreshing.' Yorkshire Post 'Viewing Trafalgar as the fitting finale to twelve years of hard fighting at sea, Peter Padfield selects and fights over again six crucial battles fought under four great admirals, Howe, Jervis, Duncan and Nelson, and shows them to be a series of battles in one outstanding war, which is quite rightly regarded as Nelson's.' Daily Telegraph 'Clear, authoritative, readable and well-illustrated... The main interest of the book lies in its ...
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'Has the authentic tang of the sea, salty, sharp, refreshing.' Yorkshire Post 'Viewing Trafalgar as the fitting finale to twelve years of hard fighting at sea, Peter Padfield selects and fights over again six crucial battles fought under four great admirals, Howe, Jervis, Duncan and Nelson, and shows them to be a series of battles in one outstanding war, which is quite rightly regarded as Nelson's.' Daily Telegraph 'Clear, authoritative, readable and well-illustrated... The main interest of the book lies in its presentation of tactics in vivid, accurate and thought-provoking contexts... may be cordially recommended.' The Mariner's Mirror 'Mr Padfield analyses each action and its outcome in a fresh and perceptive manner, salting all with glimpses of the social side of sea service. This easily readable work is generously illustrated.' The Scotsman In a series of major victories at sea against the French, the Spanish and the Dutch during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, the Royal Navy gained for Great Britain what later historians termed the 'Empire of the Seas', that complete dominion over the seas and oceans of the world that allowed Britain to build a world empire. This period culminating in the battle of Trafalgar, 1805, was notable for the emergence of several outstanding admirals, Howe, Jervis, Duncan and Nelson. Between them they revolutionised fleet tactics. Although very different in character, all were united in their determination to exploit the superior gunnery and seamanship of British ships' companies over that of their enemies and press in close for the kill whatever the consequences. Peter Padfield describes the great battles resulting: The Glorious First of June, St Vincent, Camperdown, the Nile, Copenhagen and Trafalgar, and shows how traditional, usually indecisive line of battle tactics were discarded, to become in Nelson's hands tactics of contempt. And he paints a lively picture of the sailors whose skill and phenomenal disregard for danger delivered these famous victories - together with one very dangerous mutiny. Generously illustrated, Nelson's War brings to life in fascinating detail the admirals, men and ships of the golden age of the Royal Navy and its inspiring genius, Horatio Nelson.
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Add this copy of Nelson's War to cart. $12.94, good condition, Sold by Victoria Bookshop rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bere Alston, DEVON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2000 by Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
Add this copy of Nelson's War to cart. $17.34, good condition, Sold by Military History Bookshop rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Folkestone, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2000 by Wordsworth Military.
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Good in card covers. Slight rippling. Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels-General Between 1793 and 1805 a series of naval battles fought against the new French Republic gained for Great Britain what historians later called the Empire of the Seas. This period of almost unrelieved blockade and battle culminating in Trafalgar is now viewed as one of the great turning points in history. It also saw the emergence of revolutionary fleet tactics by the British that exploited the disorganisation of their demoralised opponent's fleets. UL-XXXXXX. 200pp illustrations.
Add this copy of Nelson's War to cart. $24.05, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1976 by Book Club Associates.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Nelson's War to cart. $30.00, like new condition, Sold by GILBOE BOOKS rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fountain Hills, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 1976 by Hart-Davis MacGibbon.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall Hardcover Book Is Fine With No Owner Marks. Not Xlib. First British Edition. Dj Has Tiny Bit Corner Wear And Lightly Crimped Top Edge. Looks New.
Add this copy of Nelson's War (Wordsworth Military Library) to cart. $34.39, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
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