2006-11-18 Not your average Nelson book

If you are looking for a single-minded blow by blow account of the battle of Trafalgar, this isn't it. The battle itself is the background to a far weightier and all encompassing subject - the English psyche and what made the English so dominant in the 1800's.
Don't be put off by this though - Nicolson deals with his subject with verve and enthusiasm. There is a host of interesting snippets and asides that make for a fascinating read. This is a book for Nelson buffs and those with a general interest in history both.