Sharpe's trafalgar: the battle of trafalgar, 21 october, 1805, paperback/bernard cornwell

From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, now available in paperback--bestselling historical novelist Bernard Cornwell brings life to one of the most spectacular naval battles in history with SHARPES TRAFALGAR.

``The greatest writer of historical adventures today.

`` -- Washington Post Critically acclaimed, perennial New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell ( Agincourt, The Fort , the Saxon Tales) makes real history come alive in his breathtaking historical fiction.

Praised as ``the direct heir to Patrick OBrian`` ( Agincourt, The Fort ), Cornwell has brilliantly captured the fury, chaos, and excitement of battle as few writers have ever done--perhaps most vividly in his phenomenally popular novels following the illustrious military career of British Army officer Richard Sharpe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Chronicling Sharpes involvement in the famous Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, Sharpes Trafalgar finds the young ensign captive on a French warship and in gravest peril on the eve of the one of the most spectacular naval confrontations in history.

Perhaps the San Francisco Chronicle said it best: ``If only all history lessons could be as vibrant.