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Title:
The Life of Nelson, Volume 1
The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain
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Produced by Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Life of Nelson, Volume 1" by A. T. Mahan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and career of Horatio Nelson, emphasizing his significant role in shaping British naval power and his extraordinary military achievements. The book aims to provide a comprehensive depiction of Nelson as both a remarkable naval commander and a complex individual. At the start of this volume, the author sets the stage by discussing Nelson's early life, his family background, and the initial challenges he faced due to his delicate health. Mahan provides an insightful look into Nelson's character through anecdotes and reflections on his youth, illustrating how his experiences shaped his ambition and sense of duty. The narrative further highlights his entry into the Navy, detailing key moments that foreshadowed the legendary career that would follow, as well as the relationships and environments that influenced his development as a leader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 49.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914
EBook No.: 16914
Published: Oct 21, 2005
Downloads: 651
Language: English
Subject: Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount, 1758-1805
Subject: Admirals -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject: Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century
Subject: Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Biography
Subject: Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 18th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Life of Nelson, Volume 1
The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain
Credits:
Produced by Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Life of Nelson, Volume 1" by A. T. Mahan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and career of Horatio Nelson, emphasizing his significant role in shaping British naval power and his extraordinary military achievements. The book aims to provide a comprehensive depiction of Nelson as both a remarkable naval commander and a complex individual. At the start of this volume, the author sets the stage by discussing Nelson's early life, his family background, and the initial challenges he faced due to his delicate health. Mahan provides an insightful look into Nelson's character through anecdotes and reflections on his youth, illustrating how his experiences shaped his ambition and sense of duty. The narrative further highlights his entry into the Navy, detailing key moments that foreshadowed the legendary career that would follow, as well as the relationships and environments that influenced his development as a leader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 49.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914
EBook No.: 16914
Published: Oct 21, 2005
Downloads: 651
Language: English
Subject: Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount, 1758-1805
Subject: Admirals -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject: Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century
Subject: Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Biography
Subject: Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 18th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.