- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Quercus (2 Sep 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1849162611
- ISBN-13: 978-1849162616
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.4 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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- #4 in Books > History > Britain & Ireland > Peninsular War
- #10 in Books > History > Europe > Napoleonic Wars
- #39 in Books > Reference > Transport > Ships > Maritime Reference
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'*****Brilliant ... Sam Willis has written a magnificent tribute to these superb ships and all who sailed in them' Mail on Sunday.
'Cleverly uses the microcosm of the life story of one ship to reflect the wider narrative of the decades-long struggle between Britain and France for mastery of the seas' Sunday Times.
'Willis offers an engaging biography of the Temeraire and gives a detailed picture of life in the sailing navy ... (His) book is infused with his experience and knowledge of seafaring' Times Literary Supplement.
'Cleverly uses the microcosm of the life story of one ship to reflect the wider narrative of the decades-long struggle between Britain and France for mastery of the seas' Sunday Times.
'Willis offers an engaging biography of the Temeraire and gives a detailed picture of life in the sailing navy ... (His) book is infused with his experience and knowledge of seafaring' Times Literary Supplement.
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'*****Brilliant ... Sam Willis has written a magnificent tribute to these superb ships and all who sailed in them' Mail on Sunday. 'Cleverly uses the microcosm of the life story of one ship to reflect the wider narrative of the decades-long struggle between Britain and France for mastery of the seas' Sunday Times. 'Willis offers an engaging biography of the Temeraire and gives a detailed picture of life in the sailing navy ... (His) book is infused with his experience and knowledge of seafaring' Times Literary Supplement.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read Willis's "The Admiral Benbow" previously & having enjoyed a replica of Turner's painting in my appartment for some time now, my expectations when buying "the Fighting Temeraire" were really high. And indeed it is a good book. The story actually starts during the 7 years' war, when the British capture a French ship (a 2-decker) called Temeraire. The better-known 3-deck Temeraire of Trafalgar fame was built much later in Britain itself. The book follows the various campaigns this ship participated in (including a mutiny when the ship was sent to the Caribbean when the peace treaty of Amiens was already signed) & also discusses the typical 'second life' of wooden fighting ships of this era as floating hulks used to house French prisoners of war. The book then culminates in an eulogy of Turner's famous painting.
Overall, I think this is an excellent book. In my humble opinion, Admiral Benbow was slightly better but probably that judgement is coloured by the fact that I knew much less of Benbow's times than of Nelson's & hence learned more from the Benbow book. A nice 'extra' is the esthetically pleasing cover. Good buy.
Overall, I think this is an excellent book. In my humble opinion, Admiral Benbow was slightly better but probably that judgement is coloured by the fact that I knew much less of Benbow's times than of Nelson's & hence learned more from the Benbow book. A nice 'extra' is the esthetically pleasing cover. Good buy.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a book that is so compelling to read you don't want to put it down! It is so stuffed with facts it is almost an encyclopaedia of British maritime activities in the 16 to 18 hundreds. If it were a jam it would have 140g of fruit per 100 grams of it! Packed with nautical nuances and insights....pure delight to anyone interested in how Britain became the sea lords of that era or anyone interested in the sea, Square Riggers and sailing in general.
Go on buy it. It's not cheap but it more than makes up for it's price. A gem!
Go on buy it. It's not cheap but it more than makes up for it's price. A gem!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Hugely readable, massively interesting book that very effectively conveys some sense of what it must have been like to live and sail in these magnificent ships, well worth a read.
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Immensely enjoyable
This is so well researched yet it is far from dry. Sam Willis brings the naval past fully alive in a most accessible and entertaining way, adding welcome factual knowledge to this... Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Morris
A must for sailors!
I bought this for my husband who has been a sailor since he was a little. He particularly like Sam Willis and wanted this to add to his collection. I recommend this book!
Published 4 months ago by Meerkat
A joy to read
For lovers of Maritime History, or just of Master and Commander, this book is perfect entertainment. Read more
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