Nelson's Battles: The Art of Victory in the Age of Sail Hardcover – January 1, 1996 by Nicholas Tracy
 
Tracy (history, U. of New Brunswick) is a specialist in naval warfare especially during the age of sail. He presents an account of British Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson's (1758-1805) military career that should please Nelson fans and readers new to or old in the naval warfare. He reviews Nelson's early career and the British navy's position and strategy; describes the contemporary guns, ships, and battle tactics; then offers blow-by-blows of the Cape St. Vincent and the Nile, Copenhagen, and Trafalgar campaigns. Highly illustrated with contemporary black-and-white drawings. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
 
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