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War of the First Coalition

1792–1797 CE

European monarchies entered war against Revolutionary France after the French Revolution destabilised the existing diplomatic order. Britain joined the coalition in 1793 and relied heavily on naval blockade, colonial operations and control of maritime trade.

The coalition fragmented as France defeated continental opponents, but the Royal Navy continued to operate globally. The war placed unprecedented pressure on British naval manpower and contributed to unrest over pay, food and conditions.

The opening Kydd novels begin within this conflict. Impressment, Atlantic voyages, Caribbean fighting and the fleet mutinies of 1797 establish the world in which Thomas Kydd learns to become a sailor.

Related people for War of the First Coalition

Alexander I of Russia1777–1825 Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington1769–1852 Charles James Fox1749–1806 George III1738–1820 Horatio Nelson1758–1805 Louis XVI of France1754–1793 Marie Antoinette1755–1793 Maximilien Robespierre1758–1794 Napoleon1769–1821 William Pitt the Younger1759–1806

Books

15 Best Novels About the War of the First Coalition

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Non Fiction

1 Non-Fiction Book About the War of the First Coalition

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