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Commodore Hornblower

by C. S. Forester Book 9 in the Hornblower Saga series.

First published 1945

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In 1812 Hornblower commands a small British squadron sent to the Baltic to influence Sweden and Russia against Napoleon. The mission combines diplomacy involving Crown Prince Bernadotte and Tsar Alexander I, an assassination attempt, cooperation with Carl von Clausewitz and naval support during the defence of Riga.

Historical Periods

French Invasion of Russia / Patriotic War of 18121812 CE

Historical people

Alexander I of Russia1777–1825 Charles XIV John of Sweden1763–1844 Carl von Clausewitz1780–1831

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