A Ladybird Expert Book

The Battle of The Nile

Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES 
 
- Why was the Battle of the Nile so decisive in the French Revolutionary Wars? 
- Why did the French believe they were unassailable? 
- And why did Nelson and the British win? 
 
TRACK the revolutionary roots and dramatic turning points of the British Royal Navy's glorious victory over the French naval expedition to Egypt. From Napoleon's rise to prominence to Nelson's celebrated tactical leadership, discover how this significant battle changed the face of the French Revolutionary Wars. 
 
THE BATTLE THAT CHANGED THE BALANCE OF POWER IN EUROPE 
 
Written by historian, archaeologist, and broadcaster Sam Willis, Nelson: Battle of the Nile is a thrilling and accessible account of the naval battle that established Nelson's fame.

The artwork is gloriously retro, echoing the original Ladybird house style but containing completely up to date information.

Sam Willis is a historian, archaeologist and broadcaster and one of the world's leading authorities on maritime and naval history. His work takes him on adventures all over the world.

Part of the new Ladybird Expert series Nelson: Battle of the Nile is an accessible and authoritative introduction to the naval battle that established Nelson's fame. 
 
Written by historian, archaeologist, and broadcaster Sam Willis, Nelson: Battle of the Nile details the British Royal Navy's glorious defeat of the French naval expedition, thwarting Napoleon's plans to invade Egypt, jeopardizing Britain's trade routes and stake in India. 
 
The only way to stop Napoleon seemed to be at sea, and although Britain claimed victory in Aboukir Bay, the war was far from over... 
 
You'll learn how the roots of this significant battle lie in the French Revolution, track Napoleon's rise to prominence and the effect of France's move from revolution to dictatorship on the balance of power in Europe. This book will take you though the dramatic turning points of the battle and Nelson's celebrated tactical leadership.

The Spanish Armada: A Ladybird Expert Book

Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES. 
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Why did the Spanish launch their Armada on England? 
 
How did Francis Drake counter the Spanish threat? 
 
And why were so many ships lost at sea? 
 
 
In 1585 Spain was the most POWERFUL Empire in the known world. 
 
As tensions between PROTESTANT England and CATHOLIC Spain rose . . . 
 
SPAIN decided to INVADE ENGLAND. 
 
And launched the SPANISH ARMADA 
 
This raises the question: how did England manage to overthrow the Spanish invasion? Was it luck or judgement? 
 
Discover the answers and more inside Sam Willis's Ladybird Expert - The Spanish Armada, the thrilling and accessible account that explains what happened, who the key figures were and the tactics, triumphs and failures on both sides . . .

Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, The Spanish Armada is an accessible and authoritative introduction to one of the most important naval battles in history and one of the most extraordinary historical tales ever told. 
 
Written by award-winning British historian, archaeologist, and broadcaster Sam Willis, The Spanish Armada explores the battle that erupted in the English Channel in July 1588 when a Spanish fleet of 130 ships attempted to invade England. 
 
You'll learn how religious tension between and piracy brought two powerful monarchs into conflict; how innovative tactics affected the battle; and how the conflict created unprecedented humanitarian disaster.

Sam Willis

This account of the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar packs plenty of heft into its slender page count. Naval historian Sam Willis is good at settling the scene - and the evocative, full-page illustrations help - but also provides plenty of context and analysis

Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, The Battle of Trafalgar is an accessible and authoritative introduction to the battle that marked the defeat of Napoleon's plans to invade Britain. 
 
Written by the leading lights and most outstanding communicators in their fields, the Ladybird Expert books provide clear, accessible and authoritative introductions to subjects drawn from science, history and culture. 
 
For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years.

Sam Willis

Praise for Battle of Trafalgar

This account of the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar packs plenty of heft into its slender page count. Naval historian Sam Willis is good at settling the scene - and the evocative, full-page illustrations help - but also pr ...

The artwork is gloriously retro, echoing the original Ladybird house style but containing completely up to date information.

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