John Sugden is the author of several biographies, including Nelson: A Dream of Glory, Tecumseh: A Life, and Sir Frances Drake. A historian and lecturer, Sugden has pursued his research for this work in archives in Europe, Britain, and North America over the past decade. He lives in Carnforth, England.
"Perhaps the best biography of Nelson to emerge in the past two
centuries...superbly researched and very well-written." --The Daily
Beast"This superb warts-and-all biography details the awe-inspiring
ups and downs of the final eight years of British Admiral Horatio
Nelson's life. Sugden's meticulously researched, highly readable
work will no doubt be the definitive portrait of a brilliant,
fearless, inspiring warrior beset by flaws and vulnerabilities."
--PW, "Best New Book of the Week""This is an ambitious and largely
successful conclusion to a biography of a historical icon that has
appeal for both scholars and general readers interested in British
history." --Booklist"Superb...In addition to expertly depicting the
intricacies of maritime warfare, Sugden's meticulously researched,
highly readable work will no doubt be the definitive portrait of a
brilliant, fearless, inspiring warrior beset by flaws and
vulnerabilities." --PW (Starred Review)"It's clear that Sugden has
spent an enormous amount of time on his research into primary
sources, many of them newly accessed, and [he] presents a masterly
portrait of the hero as a man...This is biography as it is meant to
be." --Library Journal (Starred Review)"History repeats itself and
it's worth as visit." --Examiner.com"A scholar's
dream...tremendously engaging." --Kirkus"A rich and many-sitting
read." --Library Journal
Perhaps the best biography of Nelson to emerge in the past two
centuries superbly researched and very well-written. "The Daily
Beast" This superb warts-and-all biography details the
awe-inspiring ups and downs of the final eight years of British
Admiral Horatio Nelson's life. Sugden's meticulously researched,
highly readable work will no doubt be the definitive portrait of a
brilliant, fearless, inspiring warrior beset by flaws and
vulnerabilities. "PW, "Best New Book of the Week"" This is an
ambitious and largely successful conclusion to a biography of a
historical icon that has appeal for both scholars and general
readers interested in British history. "Booklist" Superb In
addition to expertly depicting the intricacies of maritime warfare,
Sugden's meticulously researched, highly readable work will no
doubt be the definitive portrait of a brilliant, fearless,
inspiring warrior beset by flaws and vulnerabilities. "PW (Starred
Review)" It's clear that Sugden has spent an enormous amount of
time on his research into primary sources, many of them newly
accessed, and [he] presents a masterly portrait of the hero as a
man This is biography as it is meant to be. "Library Journal
(Starred Review)" History repeats itself and it's worth as visit.
"Examiner.com" A scholar's dream tremendously engaging. "Kirkus" A
rich and many-sitting read. "Library Journal""
"Perhaps the best biography of Nelson to emerge in the past two
centuries...superbly researched and very well-written."--"The Daily
Beast""This superb warts-and-all biography details the
awe-inspiring ups and downs of the final eight years of British
Admiral Horatio Nelson's life. Sugden's meticulously researched,
highly readable work will no doubt be the definitive portrait of a
brilliant, fearless, inspiring warrior beset by flaws and
vulnerabilities."--"PW," "Best New Book of the Week""This is an
ambitious and largely successful conclusion to a biography of a
historical icon that has appeal for both scholars and general
readers interested in British history."--"Booklist""Superb...In
addition to expertly depicting the intricacies of maritime warfare,
Sugden's meticulously researched, highly readable work will no
doubt be the definitive portrait of a brilliant, fearless,
inspiring warrior beset by flaws and vulnerabilities."--"PW"
(Starred Review)"It's clear that Sugden has spent an enormous
amount of time on his research into primary sources, many of them
newly accessed, and [he] presents a masterly portrait of the hero
as a man...This is biography as it is meant to be."--"Library
Journal" (Starred Review)"History repeats itself and it's worth as
visit."--"Examiner.com""A scholar's dream...tremendously
engaging."--"Kirkus ""A rich and many-sitting read."--"Library
Journal"
"Superb...In addition to expertly depicting the intricacies of
maritime warfare, Sugden's meticulously researched, highly readable
work will no doubt be the definitive portrait of a brilliant,
fearless, inspiring warrior beset by flaws and
vulnerabilities."--"PW" (Starred Review)"It's clear that Sugden has
spent an enormous amount of time on his research into primary
sources, many of them newly accessed, and [he] presents a masterly
portrait of the hero as a man...This is biography as it is meant to
be."--"Library Journal" (Starred Review)"This is an ambitious and
largely successful conclusion to a biography of a historical icon
that has appeal for both scholars and general readers interested in
British history."--"Booklist""A scholar's dream...tremendously
engaging."--"Kirkus ""A rich and many-sitting read."--"Library
Journal"
"a rich and many-sitting read."--"Library Journal"
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