{"product_id":"the-life-of-nelson-the-embodiment-of-the-sea-power-of-great-britain-paperback-9781108026055","title":"The Life of Nelson; The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108026055","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Life of Nelson\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA highly influential biography of Nelson, first published in 1897, providing a tactical and historical analysis of his naval career.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAlfred Thayer Mahan (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108026055, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 17 February 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e492 pages, 14 b\/w illus.  6 maps\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 2.8 x 14 cm, 0.62 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAlfred Thayer Mahan (1840–1914) was an American naval officer, considered one of the most important naval strategists of the nineteenth century. In 1885 he was appointed Lecturer in Naval History and Tactics at the US Naval War College, and served as President of the institution between 1886 and 1889. In this highly influential two-volume biography, first published in 1897,  Mahan focuses on Nelson's professional life and provides a detailed historical and tactical analysis of his naval career based on Nelson's personal correspondence. Through this analysis Mahan also explains and explores his concept of 'sea power', a strategic concept which was closely studied and subsequently adopted by early twentieth-century military powers. His book provides both a fascinating discussion of Nelson's achievements and an invaluable analysis of the most influential developments in naval strategy a century later. Volume 2 covers Nelson's career from 1799 to his death in 1805.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e14. Nelson temporarily Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean. Relieved by Lord Keith. Applies to return to England on account of ill health. August, 1799–June, 1800\u003cbr\u003e 15. Nelson leaves the Mediterranean. The  journey overland through Germany. Arrival in England. Separation from Lady Nelson. Hoists his flag in the Channel Fleet, under Lord. St. Vincent. June, 1800–January, 1801\u003cbr\u003e 16. The expedition to the Baltic and Battle of Copenhagen. Nelson returns to England. February–June, 1801\u003cbr\u003e 17. Nelson commands the 'Squadron on a Particular Service', for the defence of the coast of England against invasion. Signature of preliminaries of peace with France. July–October, 1801\u003cbr\u003e 18. Release from active service during the Peace of Amiens. Home life at Merton. Public incidents. October, 1801–May, 1803\u003cbr\u003e 19. Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean. The long watch off Toulon. Occupations of a Commander-in-Chief. May, 1803–January, 1805\u003cbr\u003e 20. The escape and pursuit of the Toulon Fleet. Nelson's return to England. January–August, 1805\u003cbr\u003e 21. Nelson's last stay in England. August 19–September, 15, 1805\u003cbr\u003e 22. The antecedents of Trafalgar. September 15–October 19, 1805\u003cbr\u003e 23. Trafalgar. The death of Nelson. October 19–21, 1805\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Military history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Military history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Military%20history%20%5BHBW%5D%22\"\u003eHBW\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266008895768,"sku":"9781108026055","price":37.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108026055i_27918204-4337-4581-88a5-6b9b6de14b1b.jpg?v=1694873393","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-life-of-nelson-the-embodiment-of-the-sea-power-of-great-britain-paperback-9781108026055","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}