- Paperback: 534 pages
- Publisher: Abacus; New Abacus Edition edition (2 Aug 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0349119163
- ISBN-13: 978-0349119168
- Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 19.2 x 5.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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This book takes us through the mammoth story of the naval struggle throughout the Napoleonic war s' EVENING HERALD ('A drama of blazing ships and broadsides ... an enjoyable coda to Trafalgar year’ )
John Crossland, SUNDAY TIMES ('A gripping portrayal ... packed with dramatic incidents and colourful personalities’ )
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John Crossland, SUNDAY TIMES ('A gripping portrayal ... packed with dramatic incidents and colourful personalities’ )
Colin White, OBSERVER
Sunday Times, John Crossland
'A drama of blazing ships and broadsides ... an enjoyable coda to
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This wonderful book brings an important and fascinating part of history alive, and from the first page it draws you into a world of heroes and adventure. It is obviously meticulously researched by these serious historical writers, but will have a wide appeal well beyond those interested in naval history. It deals with the ordinary sailors as well as the officers, and also smugglers, spies, prostitutes and a whole host of characters. It is a treasure trove of battles, duels between ships, and little-known naval actions. It is full of vivid accounts, in the words of eyewitnesses that really bring the action alive.
Most books on the navy in the time of Nelson seem to stop at Trafalgar when he was killed, but this book shows that if anything Trafalgar was just the beginning. It also covers the early years of Napoleon's rise to power before Trafalgar, with Nelson chasing him across Mediterranean, missing him twice, and having to settle for destroying his fleet at the Battle of the Nile.
All in all, a riveting read. I recommend this book wholeheartedly.
Most books on the navy in the time of Nelson seem to stop at Trafalgar when he was killed, but this book shows that if anything Trafalgar was just the beginning. It also covers the early years of Napoleon's rise to power before Trafalgar, with Nelson chasing him across Mediterranean, missing him twice, and having to settle for destroying his fleet at the Battle of the Nile.
All in all, a riveting read. I recommend this book wholeheartedly.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Following the success of their first book -"Trafalgar" (published last year), Roy and Lesley Adkins - the husband and wife duo, who enjoy the unique combination of being writers, historians and archaeologists, have produced another excellent volume, which will I am sure, enjoy the same success as "Trafalgar" has and prove to be an invaluable research tool for a wide range of readers too.
This splendid title starts with the British defeat over the French at the Battle of the Nile and ends nearly twenty years later, with the famous success at the Battle of Waterloo. I believe that this period is one of the most interesting and colourful in British history and the authors skill and excellent narrative successfully brings to life vivid accounts of everyday life for the sailor at that time . From press gangs to prostitutes and prisoners of war through to the first hand accounts of the actual daring actions a sea involving lone ships through to whole fleets are covered.
For the reader who believes amphibious assaults, costal bombardments and espionage are products of the twentieth century, think again, as these events are also covered along with the famous action in which the Presidential White House was actually burned to the ground.
To add to the value of this publication, the researcher will be delighted with the two black and white photo sections featuring a total of 32 photographs, there are also 18 splendid maps -mostly from antiquarian sources including a plan of the Battle of the Nile and a massive 9 page bibliography and a detailed index.
There is no doubt that this particular volume, like the earlier publication has been well researched and will provide fascinating reading for anyone from the casual reader who normally enjoys the Hornblower style novels, through to the serious family and maritime history researcher and naval historian.:
This volume in my opinion is a must read!
This splendid title starts with the British defeat over the French at the Battle of the Nile and ends nearly twenty years later, with the famous success at the Battle of Waterloo. I believe that this period is one of the most interesting and colourful in British history and the authors skill and excellent narrative successfully brings to life vivid accounts of everyday life for the sailor at that time . From press gangs to prostitutes and prisoners of war through to the first hand accounts of the actual daring actions a sea involving lone ships through to whole fleets are covered.
For the reader who believes amphibious assaults, costal bombardments and espionage are products of the twentieth century, think again, as these events are also covered along with the famous action in which the Presidential White House was actually burned to the ground.
To add to the value of this publication, the researcher will be delighted with the two black and white photo sections featuring a total of 32 photographs, there are also 18 splendid maps -mostly from antiquarian sources including a plan of the Battle of the Nile and a massive 9 page bibliography and a detailed index.
There is no doubt that this particular volume, like the earlier publication has been well researched and will provide fascinating reading for anyone from the casual reader who normally enjoys the Hornblower style novels, through to the serious family and maritime history researcher and naval historian.:
This volume in my opinion is a must read!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I read this book quickly despite its almost 500 pages. It holds the reader's interest from beginning to end and each chapter ends in such a way that the reader wants to move on to the next chapter to find out how the story continues.
The author does a very good job of telling the lesser known stories from the Revolutionary/Napoleonic wars. I knew a bit a about the more famous events of the period and so it was very interesting to learn more about lesser known characters and events such a Sir Sydney Smith, Thomas Cochrane and the War of 1812 which is often largely overlooked by the majority euro-centric writers. This book sets out these events and places them nicely in context. That said I do think the book would benefit from dealing in more detailed discussion with the Battles of Trafalgar and Waterloo which were only discussed very briefly (2 pages each). Overall it is definitely worth 4+ stars.
The author does a very good job of telling the lesser known stories from the Revolutionary/Napoleonic wars. I knew a bit a about the more famous events of the period and so it was very interesting to learn more about lesser known characters and events such a Sir Sydney Smith, Thomas Cochrane and the War of 1812 which is often largely overlooked by the majority euro-centric writers. This book sets out these events and places them nicely in context. That said I do think the book would benefit from dealing in more detailed discussion with the Battles of Trafalgar and Waterloo which were only discussed very briefly (2 pages each). Overall it is definitely worth 4+ stars.
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As usual, Roy and Lesley Adkins have produced a work that is thoroughly interesting, educational and readable. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Steve
Good book - poor narration...
Having been through the CS Forrester & Patrick O'Brian books (and also having read some non-fiction) I find the history of the British Navy during this tiem period quite... Read more
Published 2 months ago by N. Flynn
Compelling reading
The War for All the Oceans covers all major, and some less well known, naval actions from the latter part of the revolutionary war, to the end of the Napoleonic. Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. J. Bond
On the Mistress of the Seas
Another good read from the Adkins. It never gets bogged down or boring even though it covers over 15 years of battles in most areas of the world with many, many ships and seamen... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Anthony Harrowsmith
Ruler of the waves...
This is a great book by the husband and wife team of Roy and Lesley Adkins. It covers the rise of the British navy in the late 18th and early 19th century when it was forged out of... Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2010 by David I. Howells
Something every review forgot to say
The book is completely one sided. A continuous tale of British success against "someone" else. I'v read 3/4 of the book and yet to find some unssusseful expedition or explanation... Read more
Published on 9 April 2009 by R. Mota
ALMOST all the oceans
Wow. I've read dozens of military history books, but not many regarding this era, and I must confess it was a fabulous and very informative read. Read more
Published on 26 May 2008 by Mr. K. Brown
Top-Gallant Tale
A excellent combination of the not known, plus lots of extra insights into the more familiar aspects of the Naval wars at the turn of the nineteenth century. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2006 by broadpark
A Famous Smith
The names that always go with Napoleon are Nelson and Wellington, but as The War for All the Oceans relates, there were many more British heroes who won the war at sea. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2006 by Mr. K. Smith
A rollicking roller coaster read, with the perfect blend of action,...
I was swept along, informed and amazed by Roy Adkins' Trafalgar; The Biography of a Battle, and looked forward to reading more. Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2006 by J. Williamson
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