Victory
Stockwin, Julian2011
Book
Commander Thomas Kydd is eager to play his part in thwarting Bonaparte's plans for the invasion of England. He and his ship join Admiral Nelson's command just before the greatest sea encounter of all time: the Battle of Trafalgar. We also see the action from on board Victory herself, through the eyes of Midshipman Bowden. This heart-lurching adventure blends fact and fiction in rich and authoritative detail, closely following historical record and taking us into the heart of the world-defining events of 1805 -- the lead-up to Trafalgar with dramatic chases across the Atlantic, false sightings of the enemy, and convoluted political machinations, including an impeachment of the head of the Navy, the bloody annihilation of the enemy during the actual battle, and the heroic aftermath.
Main title:
Victory / Julian Stockwin.
Author:
Stockwin, Julian, author
Work:
Imprint:
London : Hodder, 2011.©2010.
Collation:
376 pages : map ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Thomas Kydd ; 11.
Notes:
Originally published: London: Hodder & Stoughton, 2010.
ISBN:
9780340961216 (pbk)97803409611939780340961209
Dewey class:
823.92
Language:
English
Subject:
Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History -- 18th century -- FictionSeafaring life -- History -- 19th century -- FictionKydd, Thomas (Fictitious character) -- FictionTrafalgar, Battle of, 1805 -- FictionGreat Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820 -- FictionGreat Britain -- History, Naval -- 18th century -- FictionHistorical fictionSea fiction
BRN:
277159