War with France brought victory at Trafalgar and Waterloo, and gave Britain control of the seas.
War with France brought victory at Trafalgar and Waterloo, and gave Britain control of the seas.
How did Britain's naval strength, coupled with the beginnings of the industrial revolution, lead to the establishment of a strong global empire?
Refight Nelson's greatest battle against the remorseless Artificial Intelligence engine of the Academy.
Discover the different tactics available to Wellington and Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo - and try putting them into practice.
The French Revolution terrified political elites across Europe, but Britain seemed impervious. How serious was the threat? By Professor Eric Evans.
This is the year that marked the end of a prolonged global conflict and saw Britain join the ranks of the great imperial powers. By Professor Andrew Porter.
How did this amazingly successful reform movement persuade Britain to turn its back on the lucrative trade in slaves? By Dr John Oldfield.
A biographical insight into the man whose skill and foresight helped redraw the map of the world. By Professor Glyn Williams.
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