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

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War

Imperialism

British Empire

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This is by far the best book on the Battle of Trafalgar in my opinion! The story is eloquently told, the narrator is excellent and I had the additional Kindle book which contained useful diagrams to explain everything. I have read other books on the subject, however I found some of the intricacies of the ship movements and timings tedious. Here Adkins manages to cover all points well and in enough detail to understand what's going on, however I always found myself having to re-read battle descriptions in any book. The storm is covered well, the context is excellent, understanding the times and the people is so important with history; and aftermath and consequenties are explained. This gives a full round view. The letters and personal stories bring the men to live, from a boy on a ship (the lowest rank) to Admiral Viscount Nelson himself. This made me proud of their achievements in horrific circumstances and will help to remember these heros. Excellent work!