The age of Nelson

"An account of the nature of naval warfare in the era of sail and the personalities involved. Initially looking at the organisation and tactics of fighting at sea in the period, the book then examines in detail a number of major engagements. These include Quiberon Bay in 1759, The Nile in 1798 and Lissa in 1811 as well as Trafalgar. Also covered is an examination of single-ship actions and attempts to defeat the Barbary Corsairs. [...]The book [...] has a selection of line drawings, etchings and other contemporary pictures."-- Provided by the publisher.