Life and Services of Horatio Viscount Nelson - From His Lordship''s Manuscripts

Klappentext The official biography of Nelson, written using his letters and interviews with close friends and colleagues, first published in 1809. Zusammenfassung Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758–1805) is considered one of the greatest commanders in British naval history. This biography, published in 1809 with the approval of Lord Nelson's family, ran into many editions and is now reissued from the 1840 version. Volume 1 covers Nelson's life up to 1797. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; Lord Nelson's memoir of his services, Part I; 1. Young Nelson decides on his profession; Lord Nelson's memoir of his services, Part 2; 2. Death of Captain Suckling; 3. Nelson visits France; 4. Captain Nelson appointed to the 'Agamemnon'; 5. Nelson's energetic letter to Lord Grenville.

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• Authors: James Stanier Clarke, James Stanier Mcarthur Clarke, Clarke James Stanier, John McArthur, McArthur John
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.11.2010
• EAN: 9781108022163
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02216-3
• No. of pages: 558
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Naval and Military History; The Life and Services of Horatio Viscount Nelson 3 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; HISTORY / Military / General, military history