{"product_id":"9781847921833","title":"Trafalgar","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  O'Keeffe, Paul \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSocial \u0026amp; cultural history\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 5 March 2026 by Vintage Publishing (The Bodley Head Ltd) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 368 pages\u003cbr\u003e241 x 164 x 35 | 576g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 striking success' The Times'Fresh, original and brilliantly vivid' Telegraph'The best all-round book on the subject yet' SpectatorAt 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‘A gripping read, full of fascinating insights … deeply moving … Brilliant’ Adam Zamoyski‘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\/p\u003e","brand":"HUNTS BOOKSHOP LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58179248259453,"sku":"9781847921833","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/8635\/9739\/files\/9781847921833.jpg?v=1778956116","url":"https:\/\/huntsbookshop.com\/products\/9781847921833","provider":"Hunt's Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}