The War for All the Oceans: From Nelson at the Nile to Napoleon at Waterloo

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pp. xxvi, (1), 534, “The War for All the Oceans, a gripping account of the naval struggle that lasted from 1798 to 1815, a period marked at the beginning by Napoleon? seizing power and at the end by the War of 1812. In this vivid and visceral account, Adkins draws on eyewitness records to portray not only the battles but also the details of a sailor? life? shipwrecks, press-gangs, prostitutes, spies, and prisoners of war. “

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ISBN 0670038644
ISBN13 9780670038640
Number of pages 534
Original Title The War for All the Oceans: From Nelson at the Nile to Napoleon at Waterloo
Published Date 2006
Book Condition very good
Jacket Condition Very Good
Binding Hardcover
Size 8vo
Place of Publication New york
Edition First Edition
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pp. xxvi, (1), 534, “The War for All the Oceans, a gripping account of the naval struggle that lasted from 1798 to 1815, a period marked at the beginning by Napoleon? seizing power and at the end by the War of 1812. In this vivid and visceral account, Adkins draws on eyewitness records to portray not only the battles but also the details of a sailor? life? shipwrecks, press-gangs, prostitutes, spies, and prisoners of war. “

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Weight 1.4 kg