'Fascinating ... Shot through with fresh insights ... No previous biography has attempted anything so comprehensive. ' Observer Nelson explores the professional, personal, intellectual and practical origins of one man's genius, to understand how the greatest warrior that Britain has ever produced transformed the art of conflict, and enabled his country to survive the challenge of total war and international isolation. 'A concise, accessible overview of Nelson's career and reputation. ' Spectator 'Andrew Lambert is the outstanding British naval historian of his generation. ' David Cannadine 'Excellent ... Worthy of the stirring events [it celebrates]. ' Independent