{"product_id":"trafalgar-2","title":"Trafalgar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A striking success' \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Fresh, original and brilliantly vivid' \u003ci\u003eTelegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The best all-round book on the subject yet' \u003ci\u003eSpectator\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt 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 \u003ci\u003eRedoutable\u003c\/i\u003e, a distance of some 70 feet to HMS \u003ci\u003eVictory\u003c\/i\u003e'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 \u003ci\u003eAchille\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003cb\u003e'A gripping read, full of fascinating insights ... deeply moving ... Brilliant' Adam Zamoyski\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unity Books","offers":[{"title":"Trafalgar","offer_id":50586568851653,"sku":null,"price":77.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/6679\/3413\/files\/978-1-84792-183-3.jpg?v=1790663861","url":"https:\/\/unitybooks.myshopify.com\/products\/trafalgar-2","provider":"Unity Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}