Tempest

Tempest offers a compelling account of the Royal Navy during the 1790s, a tumultuous period marked by the French Revolutionary Wars and widespread revolutionary ideas. Behind the scenes of Britain’s conflict with France, the navy became a political battleground where sailors engaged in protests and mutinies, reflecting broader social and ideological struggles. By capturing the voices of ordinary sailors, the book sheds new light on how the age of revolution influenced Britain’s naval history and society as a whole.