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100 1 _aRunciman, Walter Runciman, Baron,
_d1847-1937
245 1 0 _aDrake, Nelson and Napoleon
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-09
508 _aE-text prepared by Steven Gibbs and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Drake, Nelson and Napoleon" by Sir Walter Runciman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work examines the intertwining lives of notable maritime figures, particularly focusing on Sir Francis Drake and Admiral Horatio Nelson, alongside their great adversary, Napoleon Bonaparte. The narrative explores the evolution of British naval power and the personalities that shaped it, highlighting the remarkable exploits, philosophies, and impacts of these historical figures. The opening of the text serves as an introduction to Runciman's motivations for writing the book, reflecting on his personal experiences and predecessor accounts of maritime adventures and historical events. It sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Drake's pioneering in naval warfare during the Elizabethan era and Nelson's prominence during the Napoleonic Wars, while also hinting at the complex relationship between Britain and Napoleon. Runciman expresses admiration for the abilities of these sea leaders, reiterating how their endeavors drastically altered the course of naval history and further establishing Britain's dominance at sea. The opening establishes a reflective foundation, merging personal reminiscences with a historical narrative meant to engage readers with the era's maritime legends. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDrake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596
653 _aNelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount, 1758-1805 -- Military leadership
653 _aNapoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Knowledge -- Naval art and science
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15299
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