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The Pursuit of Victory: The Life and Achievement of Horatio Nelson
by
Roger Knight
Destined to be the definitive account of Horatio Nelsons life for generations, the dazzling biography greatly enriches our understanding of this extraordinary man.
Paperback, 936 pages
Published
June 5th 2007
by Basic Books
(first published November 28th 2005)
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The book is 559 pages with another 180 or so pages of chronology, ship descriptions, glossary, biographical sketches and index. It is crammed to the gills with a very straightforward telling of Nelson’s life based on a massive amount of original material. It is a most admirable and honest biography as the author states his intentions before speculating and only does so when the record implies some ambiguity in interpretation. There is no discernible literary embellishment – all to the good – and...more
An excellent read for the novice military enthusiast or just those looking to dabble in naval history. Knight's accessible writing, his attention to Nelson as both the Officer and the man, his diligent effort to debunk the Nelson mythos in favor of accuracy, and his own knowledge of the sea as an accomplished sailor make this book quite engrossing. The reader can expect not only to learn about Nelson's personality and his victories, but also to learn a fair amount about the Napoleonic wars, dome...more
An extremely well researched book; however i do not think anyone except the most intense Nelson historians
would enjoy said detail; 600+ pages
would enjoy said detail; 600+ pages
I am really excited for this book! Elizabeth got it for me, and I can't wait to learn more about this historic man.
Excellent (relatively) short bio on Lord Nelson and his adventures. Goes more into detail on the man himself than his adventures. Worth the time
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