The story of Horatio Nelson's life - his naval glory, public fame,
charismatic leadership, scandalous romance, and untimely death as
he led the British to victory at the Battle of Trafalgar - has
ensured his enduring position as England's favourite hero. This
engaging, full-length biography of Nelson (1758-1805) presents a
gripping account of his climb to fame as well as the fascinating
details of his personal and emotional life. A man of
contradictions, Nelson emerges in this biography as a ruthless and
aggressive leader, the epitome of a fighting commander; an
ambitious attention-seeker capable of self-pity, self-delusion, and
childish behaviour; yet to be admired for his transcendent courage,
kindness and leadership skills, which inspired love and affection
in those he led. "This is a splendid biography, not only because it
is well written and well researched, but also because it neither
seeks to demean the hero nor excuse the man. Heroism becomes the
more remarkable when it is shown by people who in other ways are
very like ourselves." L.G. Mitchell, Times Literary Supplement "A
formidable addition to the already crowded Nelson canon
...Vincent's publishers have done him proud. There are excellent
maps and battle diagrams; the illustrations are copious, and many
have rarely been seen before." Paul Johnson, Literary Review "This
full-blown biography offers a profusion of detail about Nelson's
health and finances, his way with the welfare and discipline of his
men and how his battles were fought and usually won ...A true
portrait of an extraordinary man." Tom Pocock, Spectator "This is a
wonderful book, the best modern biography of Britain's greatest
admiral." John Keegan, Daily Telegraph "Edgar Vincent has written a
robust, level-headed account of Nelson's life." Adam Preston,
Financial Times "A stately literary battleship, bristling with
truly terrifying military and biographical detail." Sunday
Telegraph Shortlisted for the BBC Four Samuel Johnson Prize.
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