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The Line Upon a Wind: The Great War at Sea, 1793-1815
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The Line Upon a Wind: The Great War at Sea, 1793-1815 Hardcover - 2008

by Noel Mostert

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Mostert's narrative tells the thrilling story of Britain's struggle with Revolutionary France, wherein Napoleon is checkmated by Admiral Horatio Nelson's brilliant naval exploits. 16 pages of illustrations, 6 maps.

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W. W. Norton & Company. Used - Good. 2008. Hardcover. Good.
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  • Title The Line Upon a Wind: The Great War at Sea, 1793-1815
  • Author Noel Mostert
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition 1st American Ed
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 800
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher W. W. Norton & Company, New York
  • Date 2008
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # Z0222019
  • ISBN 9780393066531 / 0393066533
  • Weight 2.74 lbs (1.24 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.56 x 6.64 x 2.06 in (24.28 x 16.87 x 5.23 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 18th Century
    • Chronological Period: 1800-1850
    • Cultural Region: British
    • Cultural Region: French
  • Library of Congress subjects Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 - Naval operations, Seafaring life - History - 18th century
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007039313
  • Dewey Decimal Code 940.274

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From the publisher

Originally published: London : Jonathan Cape, 2007 Includes bibliographical references (p. [748]-752) and index.

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  • Booklist, 06/01/2008, Page 26
  • Kirkus Reviews, 04/15/2008, Page 408
  • Publishers Weekly, 05/05/2008, Page 54

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