Beautiful large book full of contemporary color illustrations, printed on heavy paper, box stitched in dark blue cloth with a very pretty jacket. A collection of leading historians and writers provide a multi-dimensional perspective on the strategic and political background to the battle, Nelson's qualities, naval tactics, French and Spanish points of view, history of the HMS Victory, the course of the battle, and the legacies of Nelson and Trafalgar. Contributors: Professor John B. Hattendorf, Peter Padfield, Edgar Vincent, Admiral Remi Monaque, Dr Nicholas Tracy, Peter Goodwin, Rear-Admiral Joseph Callo, Professor Andrew Lambert.  LIKE NEW.  Osprey Publishing Ltd. 2005. Hb, Dj. USED. $22.00