The Glorious First of June

Fleet Battle in the Reign of Terror

Sam Willis

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English

Quercus
01 December 2012

History; European history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Maritime history; Napoleonic Wars

Series: Hearts of Oak Trilogy

France, early summer 1794. The French Revolution has been hijacked by the extreme Jacobins and is in the grip of The Terror. While the guillotine relentlessly takes the heads of innocents, two vast French and British fleets meet in the mid-Atlantic following a week of skirmishing.

After fierce fighting, both sides claim victory.

In The Glorious First of June Sam Willis not only tells, with thrilling immediacy and masterly clarity, the story of an epic and complex battle, he also places it within the context of The Terror, the survival of the French Revolution and the growth of British sea-power.

By: Sam Willis
Imprint: Quercus
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 136mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 487g
ISBN: 9781849160391
ISBN 10: 1849160392
Series: Hearts of Oak Trilogy
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 01 December 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author Website: http://www.sam-willis.com/

Dr Sam Willis is one of the world's leading authorities on the sailing navy. He is an Honorary Fellow at the University of Exeter's Centre for Maritime Historical Studies and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He is the author of several books on naval and maritime history including the highly successful Fighting Ships series. He lives in Exeter.

Reviews for The Glorious First of June: Fleet Battle in the Reign of Terror

'An authentically salty understanding of the workings of wind, sea, sail and rig. A brilliant and subtly nuanced account of the battle' Sunday Times. 'Those who would attempt to explain a great battle at sea in the age of sail need salt water in the veins and a skilled pen. In this marvellous book Dr Sam Willis proves that he has both' BBC History Magazine. 'One of the things that makes Willis such a joy to read is the blazing clarity of his explanations. By the time you've finished his book you'll appreciate every nuance of naval tactics' Mail on Sunday.