Nelson's Refuge : Gibraltar in the Age of Napoleon.

Since its capture from Spain in 1704, Gibraltar has been one of Great Britain's most legendary citadels. As the gatekeeper of the Mediterranean Sea, its commanding position has shaped the history of the region and surrounding nations, including modern Britain. The fortress, its garrison, and it...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Musteen, Jason
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Naval Institute Press, 2011.
Temas:
Nelson, Horatio Nelson, > Viscount, > 1758-1805.
Nelson, Horatio Nelson, > Viscount, > 1758-1805
Great Britain. > Royal Navy > History > Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1814.
Great Britain. > Royal Navy
1800-1899
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 > Naval operations, British.
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 > Participation, British.
HISTORY > Europe > Spain & Portugal.
HISTORY > Europe > Western.
Military operations, Naval > British
Military participation > British
Gibraltar > History, Naval > 19th century.
Gibraltar > History, Military > 19th century.
Gibraltar
History
Military history
Naval history
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Title Page; Dedication; Chapter 1
  • The Rock of Ages; Chapter 2
  • Revolution!; Chapter 3
  • From the Pillars to the Pyramids; Chapter 4
  • The Battles of Algeciras and the Gut of Gibraltar; Chapter 5
  • A Royal Mess; Chapter 6
  • Gibraltar Fever; Chapter 7
  • From Amiens to Trafalgar; Chapter 8
  • Sir Hew Dalrymple at Gibraltar; Chapter 9
  • Defending the Rock and Projecting Power; Chapter 10
  • "An Appendage of This Garrison"; Chapter 11
  • The End of the War and Peace on the Rock, 1812-1815; Chapter 12
  • From a Proud Fortress to a Post of Power; Appendix A
  • Governors and Key Leaders at Gibraltar.
  • Appendix B
  • Key PersonalitiesAppendix C
  • Comparaison of Officier Ranks during the Napoleonic Wars; Notes; Bibliography; Index; About the Author; Copyright Page.

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