Nelson: A Dream of GloryThis compelling biography of Britain s greatest naval hero includes the only full reconstruction of Nelson s early voyages. Areas of his career are illuminated for the first time together with revealing discoveries about his personal and professional relationships." |
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Page 522
... Genoa and deliver a letter to Francis Drake , the British minister plenipotentiary . * This was an important mission . Genoa was a small power , uncom- fortably located between France to the west and the other Italian states to the east ...
... Genoa and deliver a letter to Francis Drake , the British minister plenipotentiary . * This was an important mission . Genoa was a small power , uncom- fortably located between France to the west and the other Italian states to the east ...
Page 658
... Genoese harbours controlled by the French . Indeed , in a ' statement of facts ' he gave Genoa to justify his capture of the bombard he candidly stated that wherever the French raised batteries to keep the British out , neutrality ...
... Genoese harbours controlled by the French . Indeed , in a ' statement of facts ' he gave Genoa to justify his capture of the bombard he candidly stated that wherever the French raised batteries to keep the British out , neutrality ...
Page 665
... Genoa and normalise relations with the Italian republic.61 The capture of Capraia was a mixed blessing . It severely damaged French plans to infiltrate Corsica from Leghorn because the island was seen as a midway refuge for their boats ...
... Genoa and normalise relations with the Italian republic.61 The capture of Capraia was a mixed blessing . It severely damaged French plans to infiltrate Corsica from Leghorn because the island was seen as a midway refuge for their boats ...
Contents
Corsica | 458 |
A Long and Hazardous Service | 494 |
Two Meetings with French Gentry | 520 |
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Encyclopedia of the Age of Imperialism, 1800-1914: [2 Volumes] Carl C. Hodge No preview available - 2007 |