The Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Age: Senior Service, 1800-1815

"Takes us into areas that aren't always covered . . . stand[s] out from the crowd of Napoleonic Naval studies." —History of War

In 1801, the newly forged United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland commenced its existence at war with France and her allies—and remained so until 1815. After 1812, she had to shoulder the extra burden of a war against the United States of America. With conflict on multiple fronts, hardships continued to be inflicted at home. Trade was made precarious. People b...