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Admiral Hawke: Britain's Greatest Forgotten Naval Commander (The Age of Sail) Kindle Edition

by Ruddock F. Mackay (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 126 ratings
Edward Hawke’s naval victories were matched only by Horatio Nelson, but few remember him today. So who was this naval genius and what was his contribution to the history of the Royal Navy?

A magnificent biography of a brilliant eighteenth century admiral, perfect for readers of Andrew Lambert, Roy Adkins and Ben Wilson.

In the fading light of the 20th November 1759 Hawke led his ships to attack the French fleet in the treacherous waters of Quiberon Bay. After a three-hour struggle the French squadron had been devastated. The battle ended French invasion plans, signaled the rise of the Royal Navy and confirmed Britain’s position as the world’s foremost naval power.

How did Admiral Hawke, the son of barrister, rise to become one of Britain’s greatest admirals? And how important were his victories against the French through the course of the mid-eighteenth century?

Admiral Hawke by Ruddock F. Mackay charts the story of this remarkable figure, from his long-apprenticeship at sea, learning the art of naval command, to his first major victory in the Second Battle of Cape Finisterre, finishing with his final years as First Lord of the Admiralty.

‘The accounts of naval operations are well constructed, and the necessary background for understanding strategy and tactics is amply provided. … Mackay’s research carries authority; the reader feels he knows where the ships were and why.’ The American Historical Review

‘Ruddock Mackay in his Admiral Hawke has given us a more complete biography, based on documents that [previous historians] never saw and on obviously more effective research techniques.’ The Journal of Modern History

Ruddock F. Mackay uncovers the life of this much-forgotten maritime hero, whose victory at Quiberon Bay can only be compared to Trafalgar or the defeat of the Spanish Armada. This should be essential reading for all interested in the history of the Age of Sail.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0953GJT6K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 15, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 509 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1800552586
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  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Age of Sail
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  • USA71
    5.0 out of 5 stars English Sails
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2022
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    This is a great book on England and her navy. It speaks about a little covered topic of oak trees and the building of then navy. This is a distant relative of mine. It is gratifying to fill in the holes of my past.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars History unveiled
    Reviewed in Australia on December 21, 2024
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    Book was thorough, good price
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  • Peter Counter
    5.0 out of 5 stars A forgotten hero
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2024
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    Why do we disparage historical figures for things that they would not do today and forget the ones that made us who we are?

    This man should be remembered more than he is
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    4.0 out of 5 stars A book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2023
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    Well packaged and on time, as described and priced
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  • Graham
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good factual account
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2023
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    A readable factual account of Hawke's naval career. Many extracts from ships logs and interesting quotes from contemporaries. A good read.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Hawke, the unsung hero
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2022
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    A thorough and detailed book documenting the life and times of an outstanding, seaman.
    A thoroughly engrossing read, which is well referenced for any further research on what was a pivotal period for the Royal Navy
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