Horatio Nelson: pocket GIANTS by Peter Warwick (Paperback Book)

Name: Horatio Nelson: pocket GIANTS by Peter Warwick (Paperback Book)
Brand: The History Press Ltd

The History Press Ltd

Why is Nelson a hero? Because he was a captain before he was 21, a man who shaped the course of history from the decks of his ships, hailed as a saviour of the nation, a hero killed in action at the moment of his greatest victory at the Battle of Trafalgar and immortalized ever since. What lies beneath the romantic legend of Horatio Nelson? What did he do before he became famous? Why did he fall from grace twice? Did he really put a telescope to his blind eye? Why did Victory\u2019s signal lieutenant change his \u2018England expects . . . .\u2019 signal at Trafalgar? What made his leadership special? This book traces Nelson\u2019s spectacular and often controversial career from a Norfolk parson\u2019s son who entered the Royal Navy at the age of twelve, through his youth as a difficult and ambitious naval\n\nHoratio Nelson: pocket GIANTS\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that t;