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The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, G. C. B., Admiral of the Red, Rear-Admiral of the Fleet, Etc., Etc, Vol. 2 of 2: Completing "the Autobiography of a Seaman" (Classic Reprint
From the early fleets to political storms, this volume traces Lord Cochrane’s daring turns on the world stage.
The narrative follows his arrival in Greece in 1827, his accounts of Hydra, Poros, and Phalerum, and his evolving relationships with Greek leaders, the Nat ional Assembly, and foreign factions. It blends vivid maritime action with the intricate politics of a nation fighting for independence.
The book emphasizes his commission as a first admiral, the trials of unifying a Greek navy, and the high-stakes leadership that shaped a key chapter in 19th-century naval history. It also delves into his ongoing struggle for justice and recognition in the face of political opposition and shifting ministries. On-site Cochrane’s arrival in the Aegean, his reconnaissance of Hydra and surrounding fortifications, and his attempts to secure unity among Greek factions. Naval his role as a naval commander, his interactions with Greek leaders, and his efforts to supply, organize, and reinforce the navy during crisis. Political the tensions within the National Assembly, the influence of foreign powers, and the challenges of coordinating land and sea operations. Legacy and pursuit of his long effort to restore rank and honor, and the broader impact of his career on naval history. Ideal for readers of naval biography and 19th‑century history who seek a vivid, detailed portrait of a controversial, influential figure in Greece’s fight for independence.
The narrative follows his arrival in Greece in 1827, his accounts of Hydra, Poros, and Phalerum, and his evolving relationships with Greek leaders, the Nat ional Assembly, and foreign factions. It blends vivid maritime action with the intricate politics of a nation fighting for independence.
The book emphasizes his commission as a first admiral, the trials of unifying a Greek navy, and the high-stakes leadership that shaped a key chapter in 19th-century naval history. It also delves into his ongoing struggle for justice and recognition in the face of political opposition and shifting ministries. On-site Cochrane’s arrival in the Aegean, his reconnaissance of Hydra and surrounding fortifications, and his attempts to secure unity among Greek factions. Naval his role as a naval commander, his interactions with Greek leaders, and his efforts to supply, organize, and reinforce the navy during crisis. Political the tensions within the National Assembly, the influence of foreign powers, and the challenges of coordinating land and sea operations. Legacy and pursuit of his long effort to restore rank and honor, and the broader impact of his career on naval history. Ideal for readers of naval biography and 19th‑century history who seek a vivid, detailed portrait of a controversial, influential figure in Greece’s fight for independence.
416 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 2008
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Thomas Barnes Cochrane
6 books1 followerThomas Barnes Cochrane, 11th Earl of Dundonald (14 April 1814 – 15 January 1885) was a Scottish nobleman. He was son of the radical politician and sailor Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald. Cochrane joined the British Army and eventually gained the rank of Captain. On 31 October 1860, he succeeded his father as the 11th Earl of Dundonald. Between 1879 and 1885, he was a Representative Peer of Scotland.
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