{"product_id":"9781847921833","title":"Trafalgar","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): O'Keeffe, Paul \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Hardback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 05\/03\/2026,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 368 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781847921833,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vivid and visceral portrayal of the most famous naval battle in history, focusing on the human cost of war, by a brilliant military historian‘A gripping read, full of fascinating insights…deeply moving…Brilliant’ Adam ZamoyskiAt about 1.15 in the afternoon of 21 October 1805, Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson was struck by a 15-millimetre French musket round fired from of the Redoutable, a distance of some 70 feet to HMS Victory’s quarter deck. It fractured his left shoulder, pierced his lung and emerged to sever the spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this fresh and vibrant retelling of the battle of Trafalgar, Paul O’Keeffe traces the course of events both prior and subsequent to that fatal shot: from 6.30 in the morning, as the British ships began their approach towards the enemy fleet, until the cessation of firing that followed the apocalyptic destruction of the French 74-gun Achille at 5.45 in the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe also learn about the battle’s dramatic aftermath: how a violent storm destroyed the surviving French and Spanish ships; how news of victory travelled and was celebrated in London; how Nelson’s body was brought home and given a spectacular funeral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaying meticulous attention to little explored details, O’Keeffe gives us a front-row view of events. Gripping and immersive, this is a unique account of Trafalgar for a new generation of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘If you think you know it all about the battle of Trafalgar, think again. Paul O’Keeffe’s new book is full of fascinating information … His book is a must’ Nicholas Best, author of Trafalgar\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56723176391029,"sku":"9781847921833","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9781847921833.jpg?v=1770716781","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9781847921833","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}