This series is more rich, deeper and better executed than any other series in this genre that i. The far side of the world, released in 2003, is based on the series and stars russell crowe. The Second In Obrians Twenty-book Aubrey-maturin Series And My Favorite Patrick Obrian Maturin O Brian The far side of the world; Master and commander book series . Master and commander is the first of a series telling of the career of captain jack aubrey and his ship's doctor (and some time spy) stephen maturin as they and the british royal navy play their part in the napoleonic wars. See the complete aubrey & maturin series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. It is no dull history book but a gripping series of thrilling yarns which are almost impossible to put down. Master and commander is the first of patrick o'brian's now famous aubrey/maturin novels, regarded by many as the greatest series of historical novels ever written. Or y...