In "Trafalgar," Benito Pérez Galdós offers a vivid historical narrative that delves into the tumultuous naval conflict of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The novel is imbued with Galdós's masterful prose, distinguished by its rich, realistic details and sharp characterizations that breathe life into historical events. Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century Spain, the story intertwines the...