Napoleonic Book News

Napoleonic News Desk

by by Paul Chamberlain

Pen & Sword

December 2003 saw the publication of Wellington's Scapegoat: The Tragedy of Lieutenant Colonel Charles Bevan by Archie Hunter (hardback, £19.95).

Lieutenant Colonel Bevan was the key figure in an extraordinary, controversial and ultimately tragic episode during the Peninsula War. He was the commanding officer held responsible for the dramatic night escape of the French garrison from Almeida over a vital bridge. For this disaster, he incurred the wrath of the Duke of Wellington but whether this was fair remains highly debatable.

Conway Maritime Press

This publisher has a selection of naval titles planned for the coming months.

March

Sailor's Word-book: An Historical Dictionary of Nautical Terms by Admiral W.H.Smyth (Paperback, £11.99). First published in 1867, this classic dictionary of nautical terms is still used by many of the foremost naval writes of both fiction and non-fiction.

April

The Marine Art of Geoff Hunt by Geoff Hunt (Hardback, £30.00). This artist is responsible for the covers of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin novels, and this book examines the inspiration behind the art, the techniques, and the sources that he uses to research the subjects. Trafalgar and the Spanish Navy: The Spanish Experience of Sea Power by John D. Harbron (Hardback, £25.00). This work examines the third largest navy at the start of the Napoleonic Wars, and studies Spanish warship design, the officer-corps, plus the Spanish involvement in the Battle of Trafalgar and its significance to Spain.

Duckworth
January saw the publication of The Cossacks: An Illustrated History by John Ure (Hardback, £30.00). This book traces the story of the Cossacks from their earliest history through to the present day, but does include much relating to the Napoleonic period.

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