Rodney

This is an incredible account of the life and experiences of Admiral George Brydges Rodney. He was a British naval officer famous for his commands in the American War of Independence and his triumph over the French at the Battle of the Saintes in 1782. The key battles in which Rodney participated are covered accurately in this book. In addition, the writing style is unbiased and easy to understand. As a result, one can quickly grasp the intricacies of the battles and the contribution of the navy. Since the life of Rodney cannot be separated from the tumultuous period he lived in, this work also presents the history of that time.
Contents include:
Family and Early Career
Service as Captain till 1752
Marriage, the Press-gang, and the Flag
Flag Rank and Parliament
Sixteen Years of Peace
The Relief of Gibraltar
The West Indies
The Campaign of 1780
St. Eustatius
Rodney's Stay in England
To April 12th
The Breaking of the Line
The End