About the book: year / "For twenty years continuously, Great Britain on land and sea waged a desperate struggle with Napoleon Bonaparte and, in alliance with the European powers, finally achieved , decisive triumph. Bloody battles were followed by noisy celebrations. The sovereigns and field marshals of the allied states gathered in London and celebrated the victory along with the British. England's prestige in foreign affairs became more important than ever. her possessions in the West Indies increased significantly. English colonies were established in the south and west of Africa. In the East Indies, vast, densely populated areas were ceded to England. Finally, after Nelson's victories at Aboukir and Trafalgar, no one could challenge England's superiority at sea.…»