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Nelson S Purse

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Author : Martyn Downer
language : en
Publisher: Corgi
Release Date : 2005

Nelson S Purse written by Martyn Downer and has been published by Corgi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

The extraordinary story of a previously unknown cache of Horatio Nelson’s private possessions. In 2002, Sotheby’s auction house announced the discovery of a major cache of material relating to the life of England’s greatest naval hero, Horatio Nelson. The finding sheds amazing light on the intimate life of Nelson, his wife and his mistress in a way hitherto denied to biographers. The contents of this once-in-a-lifetime discovery are remarkable — some objects were believed lost, others had previously never been known to exist. Among the latter are some remarkable letters from Nelson’s jilted wife, Fanny, detailing the breakdown of their marriage. For the first time, Fanny’s role in Nelson’s life acquires real biographical substance. Also in the find are medals, swords, porcelain and jewelry, papers and letters (including some emotive letters by Emma Hamilton and Nelson himself) which shed fascinating new light on Nelson’s domestic affairs. Most dramatically, the cache also includes the bloodstained purse Nelson was carrying on the day he was shot on board HMS Victory in 1805, still containing its gold coins. Martyn Downer, the man who made this extraordinary find and spent a year of his life validating the material, tells the extraordinary historical detective story behind this great find and its progress from discovery to auction. It’s a gripping work of non-fiction combining historical biography with the uncovering of an extraordinary treasure trove just in time for the 200th anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar.

Nelson

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Author : John Sugden
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2012-09-27

Nelson written by John Sugden and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-27 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

The Sword of Albion concludes the most comprehensive and intimate life of Nelson ever written, one that teems with a glittering array of sailors and civilians, heroes and villains, husbands, wives and lovers. Here are Nelson's famous victories at the battles of the Nile, Copenhagen and Trafalgar as well as his lesser-known yet equally gripping campaigns. But behind the military prowess is a man riven with paradoxes and schisms: the fighting admiral and the glory-hunter, the national hero and the indigent commoner, the family man and the adulterer. This is an epic, triumphant and tragic life, and a masterpiece of the biographer's art.

Nelson

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Author : William M. Thayer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1878

Nelson written by William M. Thayer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1878 with Children's stories categories.

Nelson S Lost Jewel

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Author : Martyn Downer
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2017-10-20

Nelson S Lost Jewel written by Martyn Downer and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-20 with History categories.

Admiral Lord Nelson's diamond Chelengk is one of the most famous and iconic jewels in British history. Presented to Nelson by the Sultan Selim III of Turkey after the Battle of the Nile in 1798, the jewel had thirteen diamond rays to represent the French ships captured or destroyed at the action. A central diamond star on the jewel was powered by clockwork to rotate in wear. Nelson wore the Chelengk on his hat like a turban jewel, sparking a fashion craze for similar jewels in England. The jewel became his trademark to be endlessly copied in portraits and busts to this day. After Trafalgar, the Chelengk was inherited by Nelson's family and worn at the Court of Queen Victoria. Sold at auction in 1895 it eventually found its way to the newly opened National Maritime Museum in Greenwich where it was a star exhibit. In 1951 the jewel was stolen in a daring raid by an infamous cat-burglar and lost forever. For the first time, Martyn Downer tells the extraordinary true story of the Chelengk: from its gift to Nelson by the Sultan of Turkey to its tragic post-war theft, charting the jewel's journey through history and forging sparkling new and intimate portraits of Nelson, of his friends and rivals, and of the woman he loved.

The Nelson Companion

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Author : Colin White
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2005-06-23

The Nelson Companion written by Colin White and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-06-23 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

There are few figures in British history more famous and more influential than Vice-Admiral Horatio, Lord Nelson, KB. This book offers a comprehensive overview of all aspects of the Nelson story. It is complemented by a gazetteer and chronology, together with over 100 illustrations and eight pages of colour plates.

The Authentic Nelson

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Author : Rina Prentice
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005

The Authentic Nelson written by Rina Prentice and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Art categories.

Engendering a history unto themselves, the stories of Nelson’s possessions, both before and after his tragic death, are meticulously outlined in this compelling study. The incident of the stolen chelengk—the shattered display case and the claims of notorious cat-burglar George "Taters" Chatham that he had stolen it—is just one of the many bizarre and intriguing mysteries surrounding Nelson’s possessions.

Nelson S Way

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Author : Jonathan Gosling
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-05-12

Nelson S Way written by Jonathan Gosling and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-12 with Business & Economics categories.

This is a one-of-a-kind look at Nelson and his leadership skills Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson has been widely admired as a celebrated and effective leader. His dynamic approach to leadership and management has now been translated into a timeless, practical and contemporary insight for today's managers. Nelson's Way will bring 'The Nelson Touch' of luck, inspiration and leadership to everyone. Explaining how Nelson embodies the characteristics of the most successful of leaders, from bravery to determination, inspiration to luck and simplicity to unconventionality. Jones and Gosling explore and examine the self-made legend set against the backdrop of the high-seas, personal sacrifice, debilitating injuries and glorious conquests. With chapters including: Making Heroes, The Band of Brothers and Creating (and Sustaining) a Legend, Nelson's Way incorporates the latest research and joins a series of ground-breaking studies applying historical biography to business to create the most comprehensive insight into Nelson, his heroic exploits and legendary leadership skills.