A superbly illustrated history of Britain's Royal Navy during the two decades of almost continuous warfare after 1793, using C.S. Forster's novelistic treatment of the era as its jumping-off point. Covered are the fighting ships and weapons used, the men of Nelson's navy, the trials and tribulations of life at sea, and discussion of the Royal Navy's global aspirations. Distributed by Angle Publishing Co. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)