Nelson

(Hardback)

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Beginning with Nelson's early life and an analysis of the condition and practice of the Navy at the time of Nelson's entry into service, Carolan goes on to examine Nelson's naval battles before Trafalgar, particularly the pivotal battle of the Nile in which the then Rear Admiral Horatio Nelson achieved one of the most decisive victories in the age of sail. A full section is devoted to Trafalgar, including build up, events, progress and an explanation of its importance in the Napoleonic Wars. The book also looks at the after effects of Nelson's death and his ensuing legend.

Author Bio

Victoria Carolan is a writer and maritime historian who formerly worked at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. She has published various articles and fiction on nautical themes and regularly gives lectures. Victoria is also a successful photographer who has exhibited her work internationally, again specialising in martime subjects.