Nelson's Leadership at the Battle of Trafalgar
By: Source: AARP.org Date Posted: 2005-09-27 13:56:00-04:00
Danger, heroism, and world domination may sound like the stuff of a Hollywood blockbuster, but that's exactly what was at stake in the great naval Battle of Trafalgar. Fought between the British and the combined Franco-Spanish fleets in October 1805, many argue that this famous battle was a turning point in Napoleon's eventual defeat at Waterloo.
In his book, Seize the Fire: Heroism, Duty, and the Battle of Trafalgar, historian Adam Nicolson uses the bloody and storied conflict on the high seas as a means to examine our modern concepts of heroism. Nicolson, a frequent guest on Prime Time Radio, talks with host Mike Cuthbert about honor, war, and the evolution of a global empire.
Listen to: Nelson's Leadership at the Battle of Trafalgar
Additional Resources
"Seize the Fire: Heroism, Duty and the Battle of Trafalgar" at Borders.
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