Nelson: Love and Fame

Title: Nelson: Love and Fame
Author: Edgar Vincent
Biography: 1701459
ISBN: 9780300097979
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Edition: First Edition
Number of Pages: 688
Section: Biography & Autobiography | Historical
Condition Note: Clean, unmarked copy with some edge wear. Good binding. Dust jacket included if issued with one. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.
Publisher Description: 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 biography of Nelson (1758-1805) presents an 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.