A Dangerous Game

A Dangerous Game" explores the extraordinary life of Thomas Cochrane, a naval hero, radical politician, and inspiration for literary characters, whose daring exploits at sea and on land made him a larger-than-life figure. The book, drawing on new research, vividly recounts his successes during the Napoleonic Wars, his dramatic imprisonment and escape, and his later role in supporting independence movements across South America and Greece. Renowned historian Peter Moore brings Cochrane's bold, rebellious spirit to life, offering a captivating account of a man who viewed the world as a contest to be won through courage and cunning.