- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Pimlico; New edition edition (4 Aug 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0712661239
- ISBN-13: 978-0712661232
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.2 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 453,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This biography of Horatio Nelson juxtaposes details of his daily life, loves, friendships and opinions with the great events which make him one of the most memorable figures in British history. This is the story of the man who saved Britain from invasion and gave it maritime supremacy.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've currently got a library's worth of books on Lord Nelson and his navy (now that's an anorak if I ever heard one) but if Tom Pocock published one book a month on the subject I'd still buy it. Why? well simply because he, along with two other distinguished names, has the breadth of knowledge and also the knack of making it accessible to the masses in an easily digestible form. If you are looking for a definitive, acurate and detailed account of Admiral Nelson's life then this is one book you should add to your collection.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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I have to say that I am new to the subject of History, bored off my chair (pue actually) as a youngster. Had I had a master story teller like the writer of this excellent book, perhaps things might have been different and I would not be scrambling to catch up.
This book has awakened an interest in the History of the Napolionic wars and Nelson in particular that cannot be put back into the closet. I simply could not put the book down once I started. Absolutely superb. If you only read one book on Nelson, then this is it!.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Tom Pocock's Hortatio Nelson is a highly enjoyable read and an excellent historical biography. The author strikes the perfect balance between Nelson's personal life on one hand and his military accomplishments on the other. The writing style is entertaining and colourful and utilises excerpts from letters and other historical documents in such a way that they flow with the story. The reader gets an insight into life during the period, the role of Nelson in British culture at the time and the importance of Nelson in the context of British history in general. Overall, highly recommended for anyone with an interest in history.
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