What effect did the French Revolution have on the French Navy during the Napoleonic War era? Did the purges of the French aristocracy have any impact on the leadership or the institutional memory of the French Navy, and did this play a part in the catastrophic failure of the French Navy?

by Bernacusmax

If someone would kindly answer I'd be grateful. I'd be eternally grateful if someone could cite their sources so that I could enrich my library and understanding. There seems to be a pathetic dearth of books related to the Nelsonian era Navy in American bookstores. Having said that even if you don't answer the question but you have a "must read" book about Nelson's Navy. If it violates the rules feel free to DM with the recommendations. Thanks in advance.

OMG__Ponies

Sorry, I'm confused. Your question is about the French Navy, but your comment is about the Nelson(British) navy and its lack of information in bookstores.

Do you wish both British and French Naval history during the Napoleonic war era?