Nelson and Napoleon

Nelson and Napoleon
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Publisher : Faber & Faber
Total Pages : 319
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ISBN-10 : 9780571321681
ISBN-13 : 0571321682
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis Nelson and Napoleon by : Christopher Lee

Horatio Nelson is Britain's greatest naval hero; Trafalgar, in 1805, her greatest naval victory. Nelson and Napoleon, first published in 2005, is the story of how Britannia came to rule the waves for more than a hundred years. Christopher Lee re-examines the myths of Trafalgar, plotting Napoleon's overweening ambition to invade England and Nelson's single-minded dedication to seeking glory. He shows how Villeneuve had worked out Nelson's famous plan of attack, and demonstrates how the battle could easily have turned the other way. Lee also paints a vivid picture of the protagonists: particularly of the creation of a national hero in Nelson and his intense rivalry with Napoleon. 'Christopher Lee's vivid and painstaking account cuts through the folklore, replacing it with wonderful insights into early nineteenth-century Britain and Europe.' Daily Express

Nelson and Napoleonm Limited

Nelson and Napoleonm Limited
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Publisher : Gower Publishing Company, Limited
Total Pages : 312
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ISBN-10 : UCSC:32106018122868
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Nelson and Napoleonm Limited by : Margarette Lincoln

With an introduction by N.A.M. Rodger and accompanying essays by leading international experts, this text explores the political, social and cultural contexts for one of the most significant naval battles in history.

In Nelson's Wake

In Nelson's Wake
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Publisher : Yale University Press
Total Pages : 457
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ISBN-10 : 9780300217322
ISBN-13 : 0300217323
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis In Nelson's Wake by : James Davey

Battles, blockades, convoys, raids: An “impressive” account of how the indefatigable British Royal Navy ensured Napoleon’s ultimate defeat (International Journal of Military History). Horatio Nelson’s celebrated victory over the French at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 presented Britain with an unprecedented command of the seas. Yet the Royal Navy’s role in the struggle against Napoleonic France was far from over. This groundbreaking book asserts that, contrary to the accepted notion that the Battle of Trafalgar essentially completed the Navy’s task, the war at sea actually intensified over the next decade, ceasing only with Napoleon’s final surrender. In this dramatic account of naval contributions between 1803 and 1815, James Davey offers original and exciting insights into the Napoleonic wars and Britain’s maritime history. Encompassing Trafalgar, the Peninsular War, the War of 1812, the final campaign against Napoleon, and many lesser known but likewise crucial moments, the book sheds light on the experiences of individuals high and low, from admiral and captain to sailor and cabin boy. The cast of characters also includes others from across Britain—dockyard workers, politicians, civilians—who made fundamental contributions to the war effort, and in so doing, both saved the nation and shaped Britain’s history.

Drake, Nelson and Napoleon

Drake, Nelson and Napoleon
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Publisher : IndyPublish.com
Total Pages : 422
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015074826242
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis Drake, Nelson and Napoleon by : Walter Runciman Baron Runciman

Nelson's Trafalgar

Nelson's Trafalgar
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 436
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ISBN-10 : 9781440627293
ISBN-13 : 1440627290
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Nelson's Trafalgar by : Roy Adkins

An explosive chronicle of history's greatest sea battle, from the co-author of the forthcoming Gibraltar: The Greatest Siege in British History (March 2018) In the tradition of Antony Beevor's Stalingrad, Nelson's Trafalgar presents the definitive blow-by-blow account of the world's most famous naval battle, when the British Royal Navy under Lord Horatio Nelson dealt a decisive blow to the forces of Napoleon. The Battle of Trafalgar comes boldly to life in this definitive work that re-creates those five momentous, earsplitting hours with unrivaled detail and intensity.

Nelson and the Nile

Nelson and the Nile
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 318
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ISBN-10 : OCLC:1158398350
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis Nelson and the Nile by : Brian Lavery

Nelson's Navy in Fiction and Film

Nelson's Navy in Fiction and Film
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 337
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780786458035
ISBN-13 : 0786458038
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Nelson's Navy in Fiction and Film by : Sue Parrill

This book provides summaries and analyses of more than 250 novels and nearly 30 films and examines the extent to which they accurately reflect the history, mores and manners of the period--and the extent to which they reveal the ideas and attitudes of their authors and of the periods in which they were written. Particular emphasis is placed on the nature and importance of the war at sea for the British and on the role of famous naval officers such as Nelson, Pellew, Duncan, Smith and Cochrane in the defeat of Napoleon.

The Trafalgar Companion

The Trafalgar Companion
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Publisher : White Lion Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1845130189
ISBN-13 : 9781845130183
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis The Trafalgar Companion by : Mark Adkin

The Battle of Trafalgar was fought on October 21, 1805, off Cape Trafalgar on the Spanish coast, between the combined fleets of Spain and France and the Royal Navy. The last great sea action of the period, it established British naval supremacy and ended the threat of French invasion. The Trafalgar Companion not only chronicles the campaign and the battle itself in unprecedented detail, but it also charts Admiral Lord Nelson’s life and career as well as his death at the height of the battle. Providing a wealth of background details on contemporary naval life, seamanship, gunnery, tactics, and much else, the narrative is supplemented by informative sidebars, 200 color illustrations, and stage-by-stage battle diagrams.

Trafalgar's Lost Hero

Trafalgar's Lost Hero
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 360
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015063290855
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis Trafalgar's Lost Hero by : Max Adams

"This surprising treat for lovers of naval history and real-life adventure traces Collingwood's exploits from his harsh coming of age at sea through his storied service in the American Revolution to the long and bitter struggle with Napoleon. Collingwood emerges as a wily and daring commander who was at his steely-eyed best when outgunned by the enemy. His coolness under fire is revealed in lively accounts of his rescuing Nelson from destruction and the entrapment of a 26-ship enemy fleet with a tiny, four-vessel squadron. At Trafalgar, he was seen calmly munching an apple as he led his squadron, guns blazing, into furious battle. It was Collingwood, himself devastated by the loss, who delivered the news of Nelson's death to a nation stunned by the tragic price of victory.".

The Pursuit of Victory

The Pursuit of Victory
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 1227
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ISBN-10 : 9780141937885
ISBN-13 : 0141937882
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis The Pursuit of Victory by : Roger Knight

The starting point of Roger Knight's magnificent new biography is to explain how Nelson achieved such extraordinary success. Knight places him firmly in the context of the Royal Navy at the time. He analyses Nelson's more obvious qualities, his leadership strengths and his coolness and certainty in battle, and also explores his strategic grasp, the condition of his ships, the skill of his seamen and his relationships with the officers around him - including those who could hardly be called friendly. This biography takes a cool look at Nelson's status as a hero and demolishes many of the myths that were so carefully established by the early authors, and repeated by their modern successors. Nelson was a shrewd political operator who charmed and impressed political leaders and whose advancement was helped by the relatively weak generation of admirals above him. He was a difficult subordinate, only happy when completely in command, and capable of great ruthlessness. He was flawed, but brilliant - and not to be crossed.