THE CAMPAIGN OF TRAFALGAR 1803 - 1805 Chatham Publishers HARDCOVER w/ DJ MINT!

Description: The Campaign of Trafalgar 1803 - 1805 Edited by Robert Gardiner Published by Chatham Publishing First Edition - First Printing 1997A very scarce title in any condition, this 1997 First Edition - First Printing is in Absolute Mint and Unread condition. This massive book measures 10 1/8 in by 11 7/8 in by 5/8 in. The front and back covers of the book itself are in Perfect condition. The dust jacket, (NOT Price-clipped and still showing its original retail price of £30) is in Perfect condition. The dustjacket has been placed in a mylar protective covering for added protection. The binding is tight and square without spine lean. The pages are crisp and clean and there are no markings, bookplates, or other signs of prior ownership in this book.Overall, this book is a grade collector's book. This book is very elusive in this superior condition, as only a limited number of them were ever published, so now is the time to act. Hopefully you can add this book to your collection and enjoy it in the years to come...Trafalgar, the most famous and most strategically significant victory in the age of sail, was not an isolated event. Rather it was the culmination of a campaign that began as soon as war was resumed in May 1803 and aimed ultimately at the invasion of Great Britain. To this end Napoleon attempted by ruse and elaborately disguised manoeuvres to bring his scattered and blockaded squadrons together for long enough to give him command of the Channel, which he fondly believed was all that was necessary to ensure a successful landing. Therefore, this period becomes a perfect demonstration of the workings of seapower and reveals that, however great a strategic genius on land, Napoleon never really grasped the principles ofBritish maritime defense, gleaned as it was from over two hundred years’ experience. This is not to say that the invasion threat was treated lightly, although some of the rumored devicesbelong to the world of science fiction’ on the other hand the anti-invasion operations included the first use of such futuristic weapons as torpedoes and rockets. Little of the naval warfare of this period is not in some way connected with the main campaign, and this volume is devoted to the great wars of 1793-1815, charts all the major naval events of 1803 to 1805, including America’s first full-bloodied naval war, with the Barbary States. Please Email Me With Any Questions You Might Have! Shipping Info:Buyer to Pay Shipping and HandlingInternational Bidders Pay Extra ShippingSeller Not Responsible For Uninsured Items Lost or Damaged in Mail Good luck and happy bidding!

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