Decision at Trafalgar
by Dudley Pope
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The story of the greatest British naval battle of the Age of Nelson. Renowned historian and novelist Dudley Pope explores the defining moment of the Age of Nelson. His compelling descriptions of the battle itself are backed by a wealth of historical detail, including a chronicle of the preceding year, revealing both the British and the French political motives, and explaining Nelson's strategy and Napoleon's response. Pope creates an intimate portrait of the life in the Royal Navy at its show more finest hour. show lessTags
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This was exciting because of the battle, but confusing because I don't understand the nautical terms. Someone with a knowledge of the terms & some background in the history would probably enjoy this book that has lots of supporting documentation. There's a list in the appendix of the ships & their captains that I would have found helpful if I would have known it was there (sometimes during the reading a ship would be called by name, then only referred to as the Captain's actions. Index included
Since I'm going to be reading the author's "Lord Ramage Novels", I think I'm going to have to get a book of nautical terms!
Since I'm going to be reading the author's "Lord Ramage Novels", I think I'm going to have to get a book of nautical terms!
there's a chronology of the previous year at sea, the list of ships at the great battle, and an in depth study of the motives and strategy of both sides. this book was often reprinted.
I didn't read this edition of the book, but I did read the Hardcover edition
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Author Dudley Pope was born in Ashford, Kent, England on December 29, 1925. At the age of 16, he joined the Navy as a midshipman, but was invalided out when his ship was torpedoed the next year. He became a journalist for a newspaper in Kent and in 1944, became the naval and defense correspondent for the London Evening News. In 1954, he published show more his first book, Flag 4, which was followed by other books on historical accounts. He is best known for his Nicholas Ramage series, which follows the exploits of Lord Nicholas Ramage during the Napoleonic Wars. The first book of this 18-book series was published in 1965. He died on April 25, 1997. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- People/Characters
- Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson
- Important places
- Atlantic Ocean
- Important events
- Battle of Trafalgar
Classifications
- Genres
- History, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 940.2745 — History & geography History of Europe History of Europe Europe: Renaissance, Reformation, Enlightenment, Napolean Napoleonic period 1789-1815
- LCC
- DA88.5 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Great Britain History of Great Britain England History Political, military, naval, and Air Force history.
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- Reviews
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- Languages
- English, French
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
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