Dudley Pope Books in Order
Dudley Pope is a renowned naval historian and novelist, celebrated for his meticulous research and engaging storytelling. Born in Ashford, Kent, Pope's early life was marked by adventure and hardship. He joined the Home Guard at 14 and the Merchant Navy as a cadet at 16, only to be torpedoed and left adrift in a lifeboat at 17. After being invalided out of the Merchant Navy, Pope worked as a journalist, covering naval and defence issues for The Evening News in London. This experience sparked his passion for reading and writing naval history, which led to the publication of his first book, "Flag 4", in 1954. Encouraged by C.S. Forester, Pope turned to fiction, producing the acclaimed "Ramage" series, which comprises 18 novels. A lifelong sailor, Pope lived on various boats, including the Golden Dragon and Ramage, which served as his writing studio until 1985.
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Book Series by Dudley Pope
- #1AmazonRamage(1964)
- #2AmazonRamage and the Drum Beat(1968)
- #3AmazonRamage and the Freebooters / Triton Brig(1969)
- #4AmazonGovernor Ramage R. N.(1973)
- #5AmazonRamage's Prize(1974)
- #6AmazonRamage and the Guillotine(1975)
- #7AmazonRamage's Diamond(1976)
- #8AmazonRamage's Mutiny(1977)
- #9AmazonRamage & the Rebels(1978)
- #10AmazonThe Ramage Touch(1979)
- #11AmazonRamage's Signal(1980)
- #12AmazonRamage & the Renegades(1981)
- #13AmazonRamage's Devil(1982)
- #14AmazonRamage's Trial(1984)
- #15AmazonRamage's Challenge(1985)
- #16AmazonRamage At Trafalgar(1986)
- #17AmazonRamage And The Saracens(1988)
- #18AmazonRamage & the Dido(1989)
- #1AmazonFlag 4(1954)
- #2AmazonThe Battle of the River Plate(1956)
- #3AmazonGraf Spee(1957)
- #4Amazon73 North: The Battle of the Barents Sea 1942(1958)
- #5AmazonDecision at Trafalgar / England Expects(1960)
- #6AmazonAt 12 Mr. Byng was Shot(1962)
- #7AmazonThe Black Ship(1963)
- #8AmazonGuns(1965)
- #9AmazonHarry Morgan's Way(1977)
- #10AmazonThe Great Gamble(1978)
- #11AmazonThe Buccaneer King(1978)
- #12AmazonLife in Nelson's Navy(1981)
- #13AmazonThe Devil Himself(1987)
- #1AmazonDecoy(1983)
About Dudley Pope
Dudley Pope is a renowned naval historian and novelist, celebrated for his meticulous research and engaging storytelling. Born in Ashford, Kent, Pope's early life was marked by adventure and hardship. He joined the Home Guard at 14 and the Merchant Navy as a cadet at 16, only to be torpedoed and left adrift in a lifeboat at 17. After being invalided out of the Merchant Navy, Pope worked as a journalist, covering naval and defence issues for The Evening News in London. This experience sparked his passion for reading and writing naval history, which led to the publication of his first book, "Flag 4", in 1954. Encouraged by C.S. Forester, Pope turned to fiction, producing the acclaimed "Ramage" series, which comprises 18 novels. A lifelong sailor, Pope lived on various boats, including the Golden Dragon and Ramage, which served as his writing studio until 1985.
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