A comprehensive history of the Royal Navy during a tumultuous period in British history. Spanning over 50 years and two volumes, this book examines the challenges facing the British Navy during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Brenton, a naval officer himself, offers an insider's perspective on the strategies and tactics employed by the British Navy. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in naval history.

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