Description: This book tells the story of the Napoleonic War which began aunt 20th April 1792 and was to last for more than twenty years. The author looks at the military, naval, economic and diplomatic aspects of the war which was fought on all oceans of the world, while on land was fought from Java in the east to Buenos Aires in the west and from Finland in the north to Cape Town in the south. Nearly all the nations of Europe were involved in this war which included such major battles as the Nile, Trafalgar,Austerlitz, Friedland,Salamanca,Waterloo and many others. This book not only focuses on the main players in the conflict but incorporates a number of lesser distinguished figures to make this a fascinating read.