The Line Upon a Wind: The Great War at Sea, 1793-1815

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Set against the backdrop of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, this account details the unprecedented naval conflict between France and Britain from 1793 to 1815. It explores the introduction of innovative warfare tactics and technologies, such as rockets and submarines, while highlighting the contrasting figures of Napoleon Bonaparte and Admiral Horatio Nelson. The narrative emphasizes the epic scale and brutality of the war at sea, making it one of history's longest and most significant maritime conflicts.