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    The Nelson Companion

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    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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe History Press
    Release dateJun 23, 2005
    ISBN9780752495415
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