Details: By: Peter Goodwin; AOS Naval Non-Fiction - General

This book has been released under the following alternate titles:-
Men O' War: The Illustrated Story of Life in Nelson's Navy

Published to coincide with the bicentenary of Nelson's victory at Trafalgar, Nelson's Men o' War is a fascinating account of the day-to day reality of life at sea during the Napoleonic wars. Endorsed by the world renowned National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, the book contains a wealth of illustrations and first-hand accounts. Discover the hardships, the discipline and the dangers of life on board the Royal Navy's warships in the early nineteenth century. Including an outline of Nelson's career and battles, Nelson's Men o' War vividly brings to life this dramatic period of maritime history.