'BRITANNIA RULES: CLASSIC AGE OF NAVAL HISTORY, 1793-1815' by PARKINSON, C.NORTHCOTE - 1992

SUTTON PUBLISHING. Paperback. 0862994683 Some wear to back cover, other than that in excellent condition. Britain's classic age of naval achievement began in 1793 - when it ended is a matter of some controversy. Many historians bring the curtain down at the most dramatic moment: the glorious victory of Trafalgar and with it the death of Lord Nelson. It would have suited the purpose of drama if the war against France had ended with the hero's burial but that is not, in fact, what happened. War at sea continued for another decade, the final victors being men that history has largely ignored. In Britannia Rules C. Northcote Parkinson re-tells the saga of the most outstanding period of naval history, producing a balanced narrative which establishes the importance of the events of 1805-16. If Pitt was a great man, so was Lord Liverpool; if Nelson was a hero, so was Lord Exmouth. He also emphasises that there was no inherent superiority of the British over the French antagonists; in fact there is some reason to think that the sailing ship navy reached its highest level of efficiency not at Trafalgar but at the Battle of Algiers. 144 pages. We ship our books in CorgiPack mailers except for unusually large books and multiple books orders. CorgiPack mailers are constructed with a B-flute corrugated fiberboard pad which provides cushioning and corner protection in transit. They're also 100% recyclable. We ship heavier items B-flute corrugated fiberboard or cartons. Your order will be on its way by the next business day! . Very Good. 1992.