Publisher's Synopsis
Naval Papers Respecting Copenhagen, Portugal, And The Dardanelles is a historical book published in 1809 by the Great Britain Admiralty. The book contains a collection of official papers presented to the British Parliament in 1808, detailing naval operations and diplomatic relations involving Copenhagen, Portugal, and the Dardanelles. The first section of the book focuses on the British naval attack on Copenhagen in 1807, which was carried out to prevent the Danish fleet from falling into the hands of Napoleon Bonaparte. The papers include reports from British naval officers, correspondence between British and Danish officials, and accounts of the battle itself.The second section of the book deals with British naval operations in Portugal during the Peninsular War (1807-1814), which saw British forces fighting alongside Portuguese and Spanish troops against the French. The papers include reports on naval blockades, troop movements, and battles, as well as correspondence between British and Portuguese officials.The final section of the book concerns British efforts to secure passage through the Dardanelles, the strategic waterway that connects the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. The papers include reports on British naval operations in the area, as well as diplomatic correspondence between British and Ottoman officials.Overall, Naval Papers Respecting Copenhagen, Portugal, And The Dardanelles provides a detailed and fascinating insight into British naval operations and diplomacy during a pivotal period in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
