Nelson : love & fame /Edgar Vincent.

A detailed biography of Viscount Horatio Lord Nelson (1758-1805). The author draws on primary sources to describe Nelson's career and progression through the ranks, his naval campaigns and rise to fame. The author considers the role of Nelson's patrons and the attitudes and motives of key figures in Nelson's life such as Earl Spencer, Earl St Vincent, Sir William Hamilton and Thomas Troubridge. Nelson's personal life and his relationships with his wife, Frances and Emma Hamilton are also covered. The text is illustrated and supported by notes, a bibliography, and a detailed index.