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Nelson's Navy: Ships, Men and Organization, 1793-1815 (Conway's history of sail)
 
 

Nelson's Navy: Ships, Men and Organization, 1793-1815 (Conway's history of sail) (Hardcover)

by Patrick O'Brien (Foreword), Brian Lavery (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Conway Maritime Press Ltd (31 Mar 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0851775217
  • ISBN-13: 978-0851775210
  • Product Dimensions: 30 x 25.2 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 54,005 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The ideal guide to Nelson's navy for those with an interest in the workings of a great fleet.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent study of the Royal Navy in the age of sail, 10 Feb 2009
By Joolz (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
First published in 1989 and reprinted many times since, 'Nelson's Navy' is a comprehensive overview of Britain's navy during the 'classic' period of the Napoleonic wars. Just about all bases are covered from the organisation of the entire navy to running a sick bay, together with an outline of the relevant wars for background context. If there is anything omitted then I can't think what it could be!

The reader is treated to an excellent grounding in all subjects from intricate details such as the construction of a Coles-Bentinck chain pump to wider issues like behaviour in victory or defeat. Of course, the scope of such a book precludes extended discourse on any individual aspect, but is more than adequate for most readers, though I would like to have seen a 'further reading' section for those who wish to explore in more depth.

Lavery is an acknowledged expert in this field. His narrative is, as always, authoritative yet easily assimilated, and accompanied by a wealth of monochrome illustrations throughout: maps, photos, charts, diagrams, plans, lists and drawings, nearly all of which are taken from contemporary sources [well, not the photos .... obviously!] to provide an essential ingredient of this fascinating book.

As the great Patrick O'Brian writes in his foreword "... anyone who has read and digested the work will have a more than ordinarily sound knowledge of Nelson's Navy". High praise indeed and well justified.
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26 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating insight into the Royal Navy in its finest hour, 12 Oct 2001
By M. Casemore (Devon, England) - See all my reviews
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To anyone with an interest in the Royal navy during the Napoleonic Wars, this is an essential read.
Detailed and in depth in every field, this book provides a wealth of historical information whilst at the same time remaining an easy and fascinating read.
One of the few books about this subject that provides information on everything from ship-building to battle tactics. If you have an interest in Nelson (although the great man features little in the book) and his victorious legacy in the Royal Navy, this should be on your shelf.
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