Hawke's rise to leadership -- Hawke at his peak : from Brest to Quiberon Bay in 1759 -- The standards of leadership excellence in the age of sail -- Hawke's tactical legacy neglected, 1778-1797 -- Hawke's strategic legacy lost and rediscovered, 1778-1808 -- Nelson's path to glory
Summary
Unlike other books on eighteenth-century British admirals, which tell and re-tell the history of admirals' successful exploits, this book investigates what exactly were the qualities which made for successful naval leadership in this period. It identifies
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 224-232) and index
