Nelson [Hardcover]

Andrew Lambert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 7, 2004

What made Nelson so special? What individual quality led Byron rightly to celebrate Nelson's genius as 'Britannia's God of War'? Andrew Lambert demonstrates how Nelson elevated the business of naval warfare to the level of the sublime. Where his predecessors and opponents saw a particular battle as an end in itself, Nelson - even in the midst of terrifying, close-quarters action - was concerned to exploit the victory he was achieving. Nelson explores the professional, personal, intellectual and practical origins of the man's genius, to understand how the greatest warrior that Britain has ever produced transformed the art of conflict, and enabled his country to survive the challenge of total war and international isolation.

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'The outstanding British naval historian of his generation.' David Cannadine

About the Author

Professor Andrew Lambert is Professor of Naval History at King's College, London. His books include Trincomalee: the Last of Nelson's Frigates and The Foundations of Naval History.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 356 pages
• Publisher: Faber & Faber (October 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0571212220
• ISBN-13: 978-0571212224
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,565,061 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Nelson, March 5, 2011

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This review is from: Nelson: Britannia's God of War (Paperback)

This is a good look at the life of Nelson. It focuses on his career, rather than his private life, although these aspect are explored. It also looks at his affect on British warfare and as an Icon of his age. I found it to be a little dry in places (Hence the 4 stars), but the battle scenes were genuinely exciting to read and it was fascinating to read about this national hero. Lambert has obviously done his research for this book, and overall the writing style is easy to read and enjoy. If you like this period of history, or want to learn more about Nelson's life then this is a pretty good starting place.

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