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Book News from Brassey’s
by Paul Chamberlain
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Their latest catalogue details some interesting naval titles. Nelson’s Ships: A comprehensive history of the vessels in which he served is a detailed study of the 27 ships involved in the career of this famous naval officer. Each vessel receives a full chapter including career history, specifications and plans, and Peter Goodwin, curator of HMS Victory, has written this book. It is to be published in September 2001 priced £30.00 hardback. This publishing company has also begun the reissue of one of the standard reference works for the campaigns and workings of the Royal Navy from 1793 to 1827, in the form of The Naval History of Great Britain: During the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars by William James. This is a six-volume reprint of the 1837 edition including additions and notes bringing the work down to the battle of Navarino in 1827. Volume I, 1793-1796 is to be published in September, while Volume II appears in November. The other four volumes will be published in 2002. The price will be £25.00 per volume. Full details of these books may be found on their websites at www.brasseys.com and www.conwaymaritime.com. More Napoleonic News Desk
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