The Pursuit of Victory
The Pursuit of Victory:The Life and Achievement of Horatio Nelson HARDBACK Copy Description Horatio Nelson was a shrewd political operator who charmed and impressed political leaders. He was a difficult subordinate, only happy when completely in command, and capable of great ruthlessness. This biography takes a look at Nelson's status as a hero, explaining how Nelson achieved such extraordinary success. Key Features Author(s)Hugo Mercier, Roger Knight PublisherPenguin Books Ltd Date of Publication Language(s)English FormatPaperback ISBN- ISBN- GenreBiography: Historical, Political & Military Publication Data Place of PublicationLondon Country of PublicationUnited Kingdom ImprintPenguin Books Ltd Content NoteIllustrations (some col.) Dimensions Weight567 g Width129 mm Height198 mm Spine34 mm Pagination784 Editorial Details Format Detailshardback Description Author BiographyRoger Knight is one of Britain's foremost experts on naval history and a renowned Nelson scholar. He was the Deputy Director and Chief Curator at the National Maritime Museum from to and is now Visiting Professor of Naval History at the Greenwich Maritime Institute. He is also an experienced yachtsman, and has cruised most of the waters described in this book.