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Autore |
Fitchett William Henry |
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Titolo |
Nelson And His Captains |
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San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2015 |
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©2015 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (182 pages) |
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Soggetti |
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Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 |
Naval history, Modern |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS -- CHAPTER I - NELSON: A CHARACTER STUDY -- CHAPTER II - THE MEN OF NELSON'S SCHOOL -- CHAPTER III - SIR EDWARD BERRY (1768-1831) -- CHAPTER IV - CAPTAIN EDWARD RIOU (1758-1801) -- CHAPTER V - SIR HENRY BLACKWOOD (1770-1832) -- CHAPTER VI - SIR THOMAS TROUBRIDGE (1758-1807) -- CHAPTER VII - SIR BENJAMIN HALLOWELL (CAREW) (1760-1834) -- CHAPTER VIII - SIR ALEXANDER BALL (1757-1809) -- CHAPTER IX - SIR JAMES SAUMAREZ (1757-1836) -- CHAPTER X - SIR WILLIAM PARKER (1781-1866) -- CHAPTER XI - SIR EDWARD PELLEW (LORD EXMOUTH) (1757-1833). -- CHAPTER XII - SIR THOMAS FOLEY (1757-1833) -- CHAPTER XIII - SIR THOMAS MASTERMAN HARDY (1769-1839). |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book, 'Nelson and His Captains: Sketches of Famous Seamen' by W. H. Fitchett, provides a detailed character study of Lord Nelson and his fellow captains during the Napoleonic Wars. It examines the leadership and personalities of key figures such as Sir Edward Berry, Captain Edward Riou, and Sir Thomas Troubridge, among others. The narrative highlights Nelson's influence on his captains, whom he considered his 'children' and explores their collective contributions to naval history. The book offers insight into Nelson’s complex personality, his leadership style, and his significant impact on naval |
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warfare. It is intended for readers interested in military history, naval warfare, and leadership studies. |
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