British Warships in the Age of Sail 1793-1817

When first published in 2005, this book was hailed as a major contribution to naval history, and its value as a reference work was reflected in the speed with which it went out of print. This revised edition incorporates some important corrections, but retains the comprehensive coverage of the first, with details of well over 2000 ships that served during the Wars of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Empire – whether purpose-built, captured, purchased or merely hired.

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