Although Nelson dominates the naval history of the late eighteenth century, in many respects his achievements marked the culmination of a developing tactical tradition in the Royal Navy. The contribution of his predecessors has been neglected, however, largely because so few admirals have received proper modern study. Precursors of Nelson adjusts the record by providing a series of in-depth biographical essays of the most important figures of the period, each written by a well-known specialist in the field. Contributors include Peter le Fevre on Torrington, John B. Hattendorf on Rook and Shovell, Timothy Bean and Ann Coats on Leake, Chris Ware on Byng, David Aldridge on Norris, Daniel Baugh on Wager, Richard Harding on Vernon, Nicolas Rodger on Anson, Ruddock Mackay on Hawke, Kenneth Breen on Rodney, Roger Knight on Howe, Michael Duffy on Hood, Roger Morris on Barham, Pat Crimmin on St. Vincent, Andrew Lambert on Cornwallis, and Brian Lavery on Keith.
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Arthur Herbert's name is well known because of the part he played in the events of the Glorious Revolution of 1688, when he was the commander-in-chief of William's Dutch invasion fleet. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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West Indies, Navy Board, Western Squadron, Royal Navy, North America, George Byng, Admiralty Board, Arthur Herbert, George Rooke, Quiberon Bay, Samuel Hood, House of Lords, Lord Sandwich, Navy Office, Porto Bello, Prince George, Board of Admiralty, Duke of York, Lord Howe, Lord Anson, North Sea, Royal Sovereign, Seven Years War, Sir Cloudesley Shovell, Ville de Paris New!
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West Indies, Navy Board, Western Squadron, Royal Navy, North America, George Byng, Admiralty Board, Arthur Herbert, George Rooke, Quiberon Bay, Samuel Hood, House of Lords, Lord Sandwich, Navy Office, Porto Bello, Prince George, Board of Admiralty, Duke of York, Lord Howe, Lord Anson, North Sea, Royal Sovereign, Seven Years War, Sir Cloudesley Shovell, Ville de Paris New!
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