1847 The Naval History of Great Britain, from the Declaration of War by France in 1793, to the Accession of George IV

Description

Folding Plates, Illustrated, Leather Binding

A new edition of this complete six-volume set uniformly bound in a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to the spine and marbling to the end papers and edges.

Retaining the original half titles. Bookplate of Henry Thum Storey to the front paste down of each volume.

Four plates and four folding plates to volume I. Four plates and three folding plates to volume II. Three plates and six folding plates to volume III. Four plates and two folding plates to volume IV. Four plates and four folding plates to volume V. Five plates and nine folding plates to volume VI. Collated, complete.

A 'New Edition' of naval historian William James's impressive work, in which he aims to provide an exacting and detailed account of every naval war operation between 1793 and 1820.

James consulted every published work on the subject that he could locate, alongside French and English official narratives, while also including details from ship logs, and where possible personal testimonies from individuals involved.

Sometimes described as a 'monument to accuracy', James's work offers an almost unparalleled level of detailed insight into naval movements during the Napoleonic wars and surrounding years.