CONTENTS

1. List of Plates - pag. 8
2. List of Figures - pag. 8
3. List of Maps and Battle Diagrams - pag. 9
4. Note on the text - pag. 11

5. The Original World War - pag. 13
6. The Ships - pag. 16
7. Crews - pag. 45
8. The Glorious Firts of June - pag. 57
9. Spaniards, Ireland and Cape St. Vicent - pag. 72
10. Camperdown - pag. 86
11. The Battle of the Nile - pag. 97
12. Copenhagen - pag. 113
13. Other Events, 1793 - 1802 - pag. 130
14. Trafalgar: Their Last Battle - pag. 148
15. After Trafalgar - pag. 168

16. Glossary of Nautical Terms - pag. 183
17. Bibliography - pag. 191
18. Index - pag. 195

Well written, compact form, prefect for someone who like me isn't that interested in marine history (maybe still too much detail). Kept me reading despite my lack of interest in the topic. ( )

Mr. Davies has written a tidy and clear book, analyzing the Napoleonic Royal Navy from an operational and organizational point of view. The text is clear, and the details of the famous battles are insightful. Into the bargain he has utilized the services of an experienced small-boat sailor to show why some details are important. It is a good book, and I intend to add it to my permanent collection. ( )