Description
The most comprehensive and thoroughly researched account ever written of Horatio Nelson's early career and rise to prominence.
About the Author
Dr John Sudgen has pursued a busy trans-Atlantic career as a lecturer, senior research fellow and writer. He is the author of a series of acclaimed articles and books, including Sir Francis Drake, Tecumseh: A Life, which won the Distinguished Book Award of the American Society for Military History, and Blue Jacket, which won the Ohioana Award. This first volume of his definitive biography, Nelson: A Dream of Glory, was published to great critical acclaim in 2004 and was shortlisted for the James Tait Black Prize.
Reviews
A masterpiece... The flagship of the fleet, it leaves all others trailing in its wake -- Neil Hanson * Sunday Times *
A magnificently-researched and thoughtful work which locates Nelson in a global context -- Linda Colley
This work is massively authoritative -- Max Hastings * Sunday Telegraph *
One can say with confidence that this momumental tome is the finest yet written on England's great naval hero. Sugden's brilliant book is chock-full of fascinating details. And if the second volume turns out as well as this, his life of Nelson will be one of the historical masterpieces of our time -- Frank McLynn * Daily Express *
A massive, first-rate battleship of a book -- Colin White * Observer *
Book Information
ISBN 9781845951917
Author Dr John Sugden
Format Paperback
Page Count 976
Imprint Pimlico
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Weight(grams) 1066g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 153mm * 59mm