The Life & Legacy of Lord Nelson

Book excerpt: This is the history of life, love, and victories of Admiral Nelson, an iconic figure in the Napoleonic era. He is most known for a range of successful marine campaigns. Yet this book gives a deep insight into the hero's personal life, relations with Lady Hamilton, the courts of Naples, and Britain. Besides the complete account of political campaigns, a reader can have an insight into the personal letters and diary abstracts of Admiral Nelson, which gives a unique chance to learn the personality of Nelson closer. Finally, the story ends up in the last moments of Nelson's life, his victory at the battle of Trafalgar, and the farewell of the British people.