by John Sugden

The most comprehensive and thoroughly researched account ever written of Horatio Nelson's early career and rise to prominence. There have been numerous biographies of Nelson, but most fail to penetrate the mythology encrusting Britain's greatest naval hero and none has been based upon a thorough overhaul of the original sources.

John Sugden has examined thousands of naval, military, diplomatic and personal documents, many used by previous Nelson scholars. He has ruthlessly stripped away the legends and brilliantly reconstructed Nelson's private and public life.

'This is a enthralling book...So good is Sugden's writing, so fascinating his material, so judicious his comments' - Saul David, Daily Telegraph

• Paperback
• 943 pages
• ISBN: 9780712667432