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LoC No.: 20006297
Title: Drake, Nelson and Napoleon
Note: Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Drake, Nelson and Napoleon" by Sir Walter Runciman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work examines the intertwining lives of notable maritime figures, particularly focusing on Sir Francis Drake and Admiral Horatio Nelson, alongside their great adversary, Napoleon Bonaparte. The narrative explores the evolution of British naval power and the personalities that shaped it, highlighting the remarkable exploits, philosophies, and impacts of these historical figures. The opening of the text serves as an introduction to Runciman's motivations for writing the book, reflecting on his personal experiences and predecessor accounts of maritime adventures and historical events. It sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Drake's pioneering in naval warfare during the Elizabethan era and Nelson's prominence during the Napoleonic Wars, while also hinting at the complex relationship between Britain and Napoleon. Runciman expresses admiration for the abilities of these sea leaders, reiterating how their endeavors drastically altered the course of naval history and further establishing Britain's dominance at sea. The opening establishes a reflective foundation, merging personal reminiscences with a historical narrative meant to engage readers with the era's maritime legends. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Runciman, Walter Runciman, Baron, 1847-1937
EBook No.: 15299
Published: Mar 9, 2005
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596
Subject: Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount, 1758-1805 -- Military leadership
Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Knowledge -- Naval art and science
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 20006297
Title: Drake, Nelson and Napoleon
Note: Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Drake, Nelson and Napoleon" by Sir Walter Runciman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work examines the intertwining lives of notable maritime figures, particularly focusing on Sir Francis Drake and Admiral Horatio Nelson, alongside their great adversary, Napoleon Bonaparte. The narrative explores the evolution of British naval power and the personalities that shaped it, highlighting the remarkable exploits, philosophies, and impacts of these historical figures. The opening of the text serves as an introduction to Runciman's motivations for writing the book, reflecting on his personal experiences and predecessor accounts of maritime adventures and historical events. It sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Drake's pioneering in naval warfare during the Elizabethan era and Nelson's prominence during the Napoleonic Wars, while also hinting at the complex relationship between Britain and Napoleon. Runciman expresses admiration for the abilities of these sea leaders, reiterating how their endeavors drastically altered the course of naval history and further establishing Britain's dominance at sea. The opening establishes a reflective foundation, merging personal reminiscences with a historical narrative meant to engage readers with the era's maritime legends. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Runciman, Walter Runciman, Baron, 1847-1937
EBook No.: 15299
Published: Mar 9, 2005
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596
Subject: Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount, 1758-1805 -- Military leadership
Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Knowledge -- Naval art and science
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.