Review
"'It addresses Nelson's career with energy and good sense.' Max Hastings, Sunday Telegraph 'Good on the influence of sea power on history, and also examines in some detail the two controversial episodes of Nelson's life: his treatment of his wife, Fanny, after leaving her for Emma Hamilton, and his alleged betrayal of the armistice given to the defeated Jacobin rebels at Naples, followed by the execution of the Neapolitan officer Francesco Caracciolo.' Evening Standard 'No previous biography has attempted anything so comprehensive... fascinating' Observer"
Product Description
'Fascinating ... Shot through with fresh insights ... No previous biography has attempted anything so comprehensive.' Observer
Nelson explores the professional, personal, intellectual and practical origins of one man's genius, to understand how the greatest warrior that Britain has ever produced transformed the art of conflict, and enabled his country to survive the challenge of total war and international isolation.
'A concise, accessible overview of Nelson's career and reputation.' Spectator
'Andrew Lambert is the outstanding British naval historian of his generation.' David Cannadine
'Excellent ... Worthy of the stirring events [it celebrates].' Independent
About the Author
Professor Andrew Lambert is Professor of Naval History at King's College London. His books include Trincomalee: the Last of Nelson's Frigates and The Foundations of Naval History. War at Sea, his highly successful history of the British Navy, was broadcast on BBC2.
