Life of Nelson - The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain

Klappentext A highly influential biography of Nelson! first published in 1897! providing a tactical and historical analysis of his naval career. Zusammenfassung Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840–1914) was an American naval officer and highly influential naval strategist. In this two-volume biography, first published in 1897, Mahan provides a detailed historical and tactical analysis of Nelson's career, and explores the influential concept of 'sea power'. Volume 2 covers the years 1799–1805. Inhaltsverzeichnis 14. Nelson temporarily Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean. Relieved by Lord Keith. Applies to return to England on account of ill health. August, 1799-June, 1800; 15. Nelson leaves the Mediterranean. The journey overland through Germany. Arrival in England. Separation from Lady Nelson. Hoists his flag in the Channel Fleet, under Lord. St. Vincent. June, 1800-January, 1801; 16. The expedition to the Baltic and Battle of Copenhagen. Nelson returns to England. February-June, 1801; 17. Nelson commands the 'Squadron on a Particular Service', for the defence of the coast of England against invasion. Signature of preliminaries of peace with France. July-October, 1801; 18. Release from active service during the Peace of Amiens. Home life at Merton. Public incidents. October, 1801-May, 1803; 19. Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean. The long watch off Toulon. Occupations of a Commander-in-Chief. May, 1803-January, 1805; 20. The escape and pursuit of the Toulon Fleet. Nelson's return to England. January-August, 1805; 21. Nelson's last stay in England. August 19-September, 15, 1805; 22. The antecedents of Trafalgar. September 15-October 19, 1805; 23. Trafalgar. The death of Nelson. October 19-21, 1805; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Alfred Thayer Mahan, Mahan Alfred Thayer
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.02.2011
• EAN: 9781108026055
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02605-5
• No. of pages: 492
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Naval and Military History; The Life of Nelson 2 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military, Biography: historical, political & military, HISTORY / Military / General, military history, HISTORY / Military / Naval, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Aviation & Nautical, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Naval forces & warfare, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Naval forces and warfare, Biography: historical, political and military