War and Empire: The Expansion of Britain, 1790-1830

By Bruce Collins

Bringing naval and military campaigns together, this book demonstrates the sheer scale and reach of Britain's power during an intense phase of warfare from 1790 to 1830. The book also considers the impact of this period of warfare on the British state, showing how, at the national level, Britain became both the world's leading commercial country whilst operating as a global military and naval power.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0582494222
• ISBN13: 9780582494220
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 532 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.1"