'Fascinating ...Shot through with fresh insights ...No previous biography has at
tempted anything so comprehensive.' Observer Nelson explores the professional, p
ersonal, intellectual and practical origins of one man's genius, to understand h
ow the greatest warrior that Britain has ever produced transformed the art of co
nflict, and enabled his country to survive the challenge of total war and intern
ational isolation. 'A concise, accessible overview of Nelson's career and reputa
tion.' Spectator 'Andrew Lambert is the outstanding British naval historian of h
is generation.' David Cannadine 'Excellent ...Worthy of the stirring events [it
celebrates].' Independent
