Admiral Lord St. Vincent - Saint or Tyrant? - The Life of Sir John Jervis, Nelson's Patron

This biography of John Jervis, who became Admiral Lord Vincent, makes compelling reading. It throws an oblique light on Nelson's personality.

About the author

James D G Davidson is an author and historian.

Summary

First modern biography of a major naval figure of the Napoleonic ear. St Vincent (formerly John Jervis) was a major and positive influence on the career of Nelson.

Product details

• Authors: James D G Davidson, James D. G. Davidson
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9781526784346
• ISBN: 978-1-5267-8434-6
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 232 mm x 157 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 430 g
• Illustrations: 50 black and white illustrations
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; 19. Jahrhundert (1800 bis 1899 n. Chr.), HISTORY / Modern / 19th Century, HISTORY / Military / Naval, History - General History, HISTORY / Military / Napoleonic Wars, Napoleonisches Reich