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100 1 _aMahan, A. T.
_q(Alfred Thayer),
_d1840-1914
245 1 4 _aThe Life of Nelson, Volume 2 :
_bThe Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-10-21
508 _aProduced by Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Life of Nelson, Volume 2" by A. T. Mahan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume continues the detailed examination of Admiral Horatio Nelson's life and naval career, focusing on his leadership during pivotal moments in naval warfare, particularly in the Mediterranean and his interactions with various political and military figures of the time. Mahan, an esteemed naval historian, offers insights into Nelson's character, strategies, and the broader implications of his actions on maritime power dynamics. At the start of this volume, the narrative shifts to Nelson's role as the temporary commander-in-chief in the Mediterranean following Lord Keith's departure. Mahan outlines Nelson's immediate challenges, including managing urgent military affairs amidst growing health concerns and discontent about the limitations of his command. The opening portion provides a glimpse into Nelson's administration during a critical period filled with strategic maneuvers, correspondence with foreign officials, and a keen focus on maintaining British dominance at sea. As Mahan unfolds the complexities of Nelson's life, he paints a vivid picture of a great leader grappling with the weight of expectation and the harsh realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount, 1758-1805
653 _aAdmirals -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aGreat Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century
653 _aGreat Britain. Royal Navy -- Biography
653 _aGreat Britain -- History, Naval -- 18th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16915
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