Dudley Pope Reading Order

5 books (1979–1987)

This complete action and adventure series spans five books published between 1979 and 1987, following the exploits of a daring naval character across the seas. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Convoy and concluding with Galleon. Dudley Pope's five-book sequence offers a sweeping maritime saga that traces its protagonist through years of naval adventure and intrigue.

Start with Convoy, the first of 5 books in the Buccaneer Ned Yorke series.

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1	Convoy 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Buccaneer 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Admiral 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Corsair 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Galleon 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

18 books (1964–1989)

The Nicholas Ramage series comprises 18 complete novels published between 1964 and 1989, following the naval adventures of Lieutenant Nicholas Ramage across the Napoleonic Wars era. Written by Dudley Pope, these action-packed historical fiction titles should be read in publication order, beginning with Ramage and continuing through the final entries. The series blends maritime adventure with historical authenticity, chronicling Ramage's rise through the ranks of the Royal Navy as he undertakes dangerous missions and encounters formidable adversaries on the high seas.

Start with Ramage, the first of 18 books in the Nicholas Ramage series.

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1	Ramage 1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ramage and the Drum Beat 1968Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Ramage and the Freebooters / Triton Brig 1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Governor Ramage R. N. 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Ramage's Prize 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Ramage and the Guillotine 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Ramage's Diamond 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Ramage's Mutiny 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Ramage & the Rebels 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Ramage Touch 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Ramage's Signal 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Ramage & the Renegades 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Ramage's Devil 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Ramage's Trial 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Ramage's Challenge 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Ramage At Trafalgar 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Ramage And The Saracens 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Ramage & the Dido 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

13 books (1954–1987)

Dudley Pope's non-fiction series comprises 13 books published between 1954 and 1987, exploring historical naval battles and maritime adventures. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Flag 4 and concluding with The Devil Himself. Pope's works examine pivotal moments in naval history, from famous confrontations like the Battle of Trafalgar to lesser-known engagements, as well as profiles of notable maritime figures and life aboard historical warships.

Start with Flag 4, the first of 13 books in the Non-Fiction series.

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1	Flag 4 1954Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Battle of the River Plate 1956Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Graf Spee 1957Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	73 North: The Battle of the Barents Sea 1942 1958Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Decision at Trafalgar / England Expects 1960Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	At 12 Mr. Byng was Shot 1962Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Black Ship 1963Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Guns 1965Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Harry Morgan's Way 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Buccaneer King 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Great Gamble 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Life in Nelson's Navy 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Devil Himself 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (1983–1983)

#	Title
1	Decoy 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible