Reviews for Cochrane: Britannia's Last Sea-King
Review - Cochrane: Britannia's Last Sea-King
The real-life inspiration for Hornblower and Aubrey.
Reviewed by Roger on 1999-12-16 08:48:01
Cochrane: Britannia's Last Sea-Kingby Donald Thomas | |
| Category: |
"World History - Military" |
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| Pages: | 351 |
| Year of Publication: | 1978 |
| Date Read: | 12/09/1997 |
| Notes: | A biography of Admiral Lord Tomas Cochrane (1775-1860). It tells of his exploits against the French in the Napoleonic Wars and his service for Chile, Peru, Brazil and Greece. Also covers his political career in Commons as a reformer and his many squabbles with his naval superiors. |
| My Rating: | 9 |