Keeping the Ogre at Bay: Defending Britain, 1803-1815
Keeping the Ogre at Bay: Defending Britain, 1803-1815
The United Kingdom’s response to the French threat came at a time of great social and political change at home. From frantic invasion scares in 1803-1805 to political indecision, economic upheaval and civil unrest, British reaction to the threat of the Napoleonic Empire ultimately led to Britain’s impressive dominance in the 19th century. Led by […]