Fraser takes a look at one of Britain's greatest triumphs through the eyes of their enemies and broadens our understanding of the Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson, and those who fought on all sides.

Originally published in 1906.

Why the French fleet went to Cadiz --|t Coming events cast their shadows before --|t The council of war and the order to weigh anchor --|t Admirals and captain of the combined fleet --|t The night before the battle --|t Nelson in sight: Monday morning --|t The eagle of the "Bucentaure" --|t How the battle shaped itself --|t Villeneuve's Trafalgar despatch --|t Final scenes on board the "Bucentaure" --|t How the "Redoutable" fought to a finish --|t "The man who shot Nelson" --|t Admiral Magon and his fate --|t How the "Intrepide" turned back to save the Admiral --|t Others that deserved well of France --|t A Master-at-Arms' experiences --|t Jeannette of the "Achille" --|t H.M.S. "Implacable" --|t Gravina and Alava and their flagships --|t The "Santaisima Trinidad" at bay --|t How "El Gran Churruca" faced his fate --|t Captains whom Spain remembers with pride --|t The victims of the storm --|t The last hours of the "Santisima Trinidad" --|t What they heard and saw at Cadiz --|t How the news reached England ... and Napoleon --|t Væ Victis : The hulks and tragedy of Rennes --|t Since Trafalgar --|t Appendices : Admiral Villeneueve's memorandum --|t Admiral Villeneueve's official report --|t Captain Magendie's plans of Trafalgar.