Battle of Trafalgar by Sam Willis

Battle of Trafalgar by Sam Willis

Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES 'Packs plenty of heft into its slender page count' HISTORY REVEALED - Why was the Battle of Trafalgar such an important British victory in the Napoleonic Wars? - How did the British fleet show their strength against the French and Spanish? - How did Nelson excel in his final battle? FOLLOW the daring strategy and brilliant leadership of Horatio Nelson in Britain's stunning triumph against Napoleon's forces. From the might of Britain's war machine to the death of the world's most impressive naval commander, discover why Trafalgar remains the most famous naval battle in history. BRITAIN'S GLORIOUS VICTORY, AND NELSON'S FINAL BATTLE Written by historian, archaeologist, and broadcaster Sam Willis, The Battle of Trafalgar is a gripping and accessible introduction to the battle that established Britain as a formidable seapower for many years to come.

This account of the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar packs plenty of heft into its slender page countNaval historian Sam Willis is good at settling the scene - and the evocative, full-page illustrations help - but also provides plenty of context and analysis * History Revealed *
The artwork is gloriously retro, echoing the original Ladybird house style but containing completely up to date information. * Shiny New Books *

Sam Willis is a historian, archaeologist and broadcaster and one of the world's leading authorities on maritime and naval history. His work takes him on adventures all over the world.

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ISBN 13	9780718188733
ISBN 10	071818873X
Title	Battle of Trafalgar
Author	Sam Willis
Series	The Ladybird Expert Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Penguin Books Ltd
Year published	2019-06-27
Number of pages	56
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.