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This seminal work by Pierre Charles Jean Baptiste Silvestre de Villeneuve traces the history of naval warfare during the French Republic and the Empire. It includes detailed descriptions of the major naval battles of the period, from Cape St. Vincent to Trafalgar, along with maps and other visual aids. This work is essential for anyone interested in naval history, the Napoleonic Wars, or military history in general.
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