The Victory of Seapower: Winning the Napoleonic War, 1806-1814The victory at Trafalgar marked the beginning of nine years of expansion and domination by the Royal Navy right across the globe. This book charts the events of those years, including the Battle of San Domingo in 1806, the attack on Copenhagen in 1807 and the capture of the French base on Mauritius in 1810. Also covered is the Navy's crucial support of Wellington's army in the Peninsula War. Thematic sections of the book feature the skills of the seaman and the lives of prisoners of war. The prints and drawings collection of the National Maritime Museum is the source for the 300 contemporary illustrations. |
Contents
PREFACE | 7 |
trade and finance | 14 |
Duckworth at San Domingo | 20 |
Copyright | |
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The Victory of Seapower: Winning the Napoleonic War 1806-1814 Richard Woodman No preview available - 2004 |
The Victory of Seapower: Winning the Napoleonic War 1806-1814 Richard Woodman No preview available - 2005 |
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