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In this historical naval adventure, Commodore Horatio Hornblower is tasked with protecting 19th‑century Baltic trade routes while stopping the spread of Napoleon’s empire into Sweden and Russia. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Peninsular War and the broader context of the Napoleonic Wars, highlighting the strategic challenges faced by the Royal Navy and its officers.
First publish date: 1945
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: C. S. Forester
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