Part of the
Sunday Times top ten bestselling Ladybird Expert SeriesThe Ladybird Expert Series has sold over
52,000 copies in the UK alone (TCM)The series features the first commissioned artwork in the Ladybird style for nearly forty yearsSam Willis is
currently filming a three-part series on the history of weapons for the BBC and is the host of the 'Histories of the Unexpected' podcast.
Sam Willis is a historian, archaeologist and broadcaster and one of the world's leading authorities on maritime and naval history. His work takes him on adventures all over the world.This account of the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar packs plenty of heft into its slender page count. Naval historian Sam Willis is good at settling the scene - and the evocative, full-page illustrations help - but also provides plenty of context and analysisThe artwork is gloriously retro, echoing the original Ladybird house style but containing completely up to date information.
Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES
'Packs plenty of heft into its slender page count' HISTORY REVEALED
- Why was the Battle of Trafalgar such an important British victory in the Napoleonic Wars?
- How did the British fleet show their strength against the French and Spanish?
- How did Nelson excel in his final battle?
FOLLOW the daring strategy and brilliant leadership of Horatio Nelson in Britain's stunning triumph against Napoleon's forces. From the might of Britain's war machine to the death of the world's most impressive naval commander, discover why Trafalgar remains the most famous naval battle in history.
BRITAIN'S GLORIOUS VICTORY, AND NELSON'S FINAL BATTLE
Written by historian, archaeologist, and broadcaster Sam Willis, The Battle of Trafalgar is a gripping and accessible introduction to the battle that established Britain as a formidable seapower for many years to come.
