Victory - Couverture rigide

Stockwin, Julian

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0750535156 ISBN 13 : 9780750535151

Editeur : Magna Large Print Books, 2012

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

I was turning the pages almost indecently fast (Independent on KYDD)

Another thundering good read for those who love seagoing stories in the Hornblower mould (Peterborough Evening Telegraph on TREACHERY)

Another ripping yarn (Good Book Guide on TREACHERY)

Stockwin paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line...the harsh naval discipline, the rancid food, and the skill of the common sailor are all skilfully evoked. (Daily Express on KYDD)

Stockwin is a born storyteller and a man with a vivid imagination. Importantly, his research is accurate and first class. (Flagship on TREACHERY)

A stirring and presumably historically accurate account of the lead-up to the Battle of Trafalgar as seen through the eyes of Commander Thomas Kydd . . . exciting. (Herald Sun, Sydney, Australia)

Présentation de l'éditeur :

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.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Magna Large Print Books
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0750535156
• ISBN 13: 9780750535151
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 400