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Trafalgar

The Biography of a Battle

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Trafalgar

By: Roy Adkins
Narrated by: John Telfer
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 A superbly researched, gripping account of the most important naval battle in British history, which thwarted Napoleon at sea and created a national hero in Nelson

21 October 1805: Britain, under Nelson, mastered the sea for six hours, annihilating her French and Spanish opponents. In Trafalgar: The Biography of a Battle, Roy Adkins embraces the battle, its prelude and its aftermath, in a narrative that is at once scholarly and breathtakingly exciting.

'At least the equal to Stalingrad in blood, pace and telling detail' Independent on Sunday

'Masterful... a compelling account' Bernard Cornwell, Mail on Sunday

'First-rate... quite fascinating and filled with glimpses of the humanity of the men who fought so coolly yet ferociously' Allan Mallinson, Spectator©2005 Roy Adkins (P)2020 Hachette Audio UK Armed Forces Military Naval Forces Napoleon Bonaparte War Imperialism British Empire
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A most interesting and informative account of a battle and period of time that had great significance for European history.

Historically accurate Trafalgar writing

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I loved this book. The detail was amazing and delivered in an interesting way that kept me riveted

An amazing insight into old sailing Naval battles

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what an excellent audiobook. Engaging narration with period-sounding excepts from letters and reports. Although the subject matter is Trafalgar, the author works much of the pre and subsequent history in a most fascinating and satisfying version. The story of the hurricane which follows the battle was equally harrowing as the battle itself. The aftermath of key individuals was also very interesting and alas the neglect of the Sailors once their country stood no longer in desperate need was lamentable.
Thoroughly recommended

Napoleonic naval history in one volume

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