The Naval History of Great Britain: 1805-1807William James's Naval History is one of the most valuable works in the English language on the operation of the Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. James corresponded widely with the survivors of the events he describes. By carefully evaluating and balancing conflicting reports and testimonies, he achieved an accuracy often lacking in later studies. The original five volumes were published in 1822 to 1824, with a six-volume edition appearing in 1826. Previously, the work has been available only to scholars through specialist libraries. This new hardcover edition, with an introduction by the noted naval historian Andrew Lambert as well as an index for each volume, provides both scholars and maritime enthusiasts an accessible and affordable edition of this important work. Illustrated with charts, diagrams, and images, the work remains an essential source for all those who are interested in the operation of the Royal Navy in this period. |
Contents
Victory and Redoutable when Lord Nelson was wounded | 6 |
XIII | 30 |
Bellerophon and Colossus in action also Revenge and Defiance | 52 |
Leviathan engaging SanAugustin and Orion engaging Intrépide | 68 |
48 | 114 |
50 | 127 |
XXIV | 162 |
The two squadrons at the commencement of the firing | 170 |
Boats of Renommée and Nautilus at Vieja 228 Boats | 227 |
Renommée at Colon 229 Lord Cochrane off the Gironde ibid | 233 |
Renard and Diligent 238 WarrenHastings and Piémontaise 240 | 240 |
Lieutenant Sibly at Verdon 247 Blanche and Guerrière 249 | 249 |
Greyhound and Harrier with Pallas and consorts 251 Capture of | 256 |
of the Présidente 265 Caroline and MariaRiggersbergen 266 | 275 |
France and the northern powers 281 Napoléons plan of invasion | 297 |
Sir John Duckworth at the Dardanells 300 Expedition to Egypt | 312 |
BRITISH AND FRANCOSPANISH FLEETS 1 Sir Robert Calders | 174 |
COLONIAL EXPEDITIONS WEST INDIES 175 Rearadmiral | 181 |
BRITISH AND FRENCH FLEETS 183 State of British navy ibid | 187 |
LIGHT SQUADRONS AND SINGLE SHIPS 219 Wolf | 220 |
LIGHT SQUADRONS AND SINGLE SHIPS 319 Boats of Impérieuse | 343 |
COLONIAL EXPEDITIONS COAST OF AFRICA 350 Capture | 353 |
Annual Abstracts | 376 |
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The Naval History of Great Britain: During the ..., Volume 4; Volumes 1805-1807 William James No preview available - 2002 |
Common terms and phrases
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