Victory of Eagles
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Book 5
The fifth volume of the Temeraire series by Naomi Novik, released in the United States by Del Rey (a division of RandomHouse).
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Deviations From History
Aside from the obvious additions of dragons, the events in Temeraire follow the history of our own world quite closely. However, several differences do occur throughout the series. In "Victory Of Eagles", the following differences occur:
- Napoleon Bonaparte's conquest of Britain as detailed throughout the book never historically occured, and is an invention of the author's. At this time, French forces were invading Spain in what is known as the Peninsular War.
- HMS Victory and at least twenty-five ships of the Royal Navy are sunk in the fictional Battle of Shoeburyness; which also claims the life of Admiral Nelson.
- Wellesley gains the title "Duke of Wellington" as a result of his actions in the Battle of Shoeburyness, instead of in 1809 in Spain at the Battle of Talavera.
- As a result of the invasion of Britain, George IV is made Prince Regent in 1808; three years earlier than historically.
