2019
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Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES- Why was the Battle of the Nile so decisive in the French Revolutionary Wars?- Why did the French believe they were unassailable?- And why did Nelson and the British win?TRACK the revolutionary roots and dramatic turning points of the British Royal Navy's glorious victory over the French naval expedition to Egypt. From Napoleon's rise to prominence to Nelson's celebrated tactical leadership, discover how this significant battle changed the face of the French Revolutionary Wars.THE BATTLE THAT CHANGED THE BALANCE OF POWER IN EUROPEWritten by historian, archaeologist, and broadcaster Sam Willis, Battle of the Nile is a thrilling and accessible account of the naval battle that established Nelson's fame.
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Sam Willis
Author · 14 books
Dr Sam Willis is a maritime historian and archaeologist and is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He is the author of the best-selling Hearts of Oak Trilogy and the Fighting Ships Series. He has consulted on maritime history for many clients including the BBC, Channel 4, NBC America and Christie's. Sam's work is coloured by his knowledge and experience of seamanship. Sam's unique approach to maritime history and his vivid style of writing has led to him being described as 'A Nautical Tour de Force'.
