Author: Francis Fisher Browne
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 804
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The Dial
Author: Francis Fisher Browne
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 804
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 804
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The Nelsons of Burnham Thorpe
Author: Mary Eyre Matcham
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Languages : en
Pages : 344
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Languages : en
Pages : 344
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The Nelson Touch
Author: Terry Coleman
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780195173222
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 480
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Here is a vivid account of Nelson's life, from his childhood and early career at sea to gripping accounts of his greatest sea battles. What emerges is a man of strength of mind amounting to genius, frequently generous, always fascinated with women, often uneasy with his superior officers, and absolutely fearless. This supurbly written biography will prove essential for giving readers a true feel for the life of this military hero.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780195173222
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 480
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Here is a vivid account of Nelson's life, from his childhood and early career at sea to gripping accounts of his greatest sea battles. What emerges is a man of strength of mind amounting to genius, frequently generous, always fascinated with women, often uneasy with his superior officers, and absolutely fearless. This supurbly written biography will prove essential for giving readers a true feel for the life of this military hero.
Nelson's Mediterranean Command
Author: Denis Orde
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473851009
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 361
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In 1798 Napoleon Bonaparte, who was all but Master of Europe, assembled a formidable expeditionary force at Toulon. While its purpose was unknown there was every reason to believe that Great Britain was its destination and the Nation was on invasion alert.The overwhelming British priority was for a fleet to be assembled and sent to the Mediterranean to destroy this threat before the French force could set sail.The burning issue was which of four Royal Naval flag officers should command this vital mission? The strong field in order of seniority was Admiral The Earl St Vincent, Rear Admirals Sir William Parker, Sir John Orde and Sir Horatio Nelson. The choice of Nelson who went on the win the Battle of Nice provoked great anger and even a challenge by Orde for a duel, only prevented buy the King's intervention.Nelson's and Orde's acrimonious relationship erupted in the months before the Battle of Trafalgar and is well documented in this fascinating book.
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473851009
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 361
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In 1798 Napoleon Bonaparte, who was all but Master of Europe, assembled a formidable expeditionary force at Toulon. While its purpose was unknown there was every reason to believe that Great Britain was its destination and the Nation was on invasion alert.The overwhelming British priority was for a fleet to be assembled and sent to the Mediterranean to destroy this threat before the French force could set sail.The burning issue was which of four Royal Naval flag officers should command this vital mission? The strong field in order of seniority was Admiral The Earl St Vincent, Rear Admirals Sir William Parker, Sir John Orde and Sir Horatio Nelson. The choice of Nelson who went on the win the Battle of Nice provoked great anger and even a challenge by Orde for a duel, only prevented buy the King's intervention.Nelson's and Orde's acrimonious relationship erupted in the months before the Battle of Trafalgar and is well documented in this fascinating book.
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 996
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 996
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Anglia
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Category : Comparative linguistics
Languages : en
Pages : 356
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Category : Comparative linguistics
Languages : en
Pages : 356
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F, History and historical biography. G, Archaeology and historical collaterals. 1923
Author: William Swan Sonnenschein
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Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 628
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Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 628
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The Spectator
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Languages : en
Pages : 740
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Languages : en
Pages : 740
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The Reference Catalogue of Current Literature
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 678
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 678
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The Athenaeum
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Languages : en
Pages : 872
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Languages : en
Pages : 872
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