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Adams, John 1735-1826 Franklin, Benjamin 1706-1790 Great Britain History, Naval 19th century Drama Hamilton, Alexander 1757-1804 Jefferson, Thomas 1743-1826 Lady Hamilton, Emma 1761?-1815 Drama Lady Nelson, Frances 1761-1831 Drama Madison, James 1751-1836 Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 Proposed invasion of England, 1793-1805 Drama Washington, George 1732-1799Filter By Subjects
Adams, John 1735-1826 Franklin, Benjamin 1706-1790 Great Britain History, Naval 19th century Drama Hamilton, Alexander 1757-1804 Jefferson, Thomas 1743-1826 Lady Hamilton, Emma 1761?-1815 Drama Lady Nelson, Frances 1761-1831 Drama Madison, James 1751-1836 Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 Proposed invasion of England, 1793-1805 Drama Washington, George 1732-1799Summary: Worshipped as a national savior, Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson masterminded the naval victories that thwarted Napoleon's plans to invade Britain. Yet, in the midst of public adulation, rumors swirled about his private life. Nelson took a friend's wife as a mistress and even fathered a child by her in secret. Seen through the eyes of four people close to him: his wife, who feels bitter and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Acorn Media 2008
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV ISummary: Volume 1 begins with a look at two of the many crises faced by George Washington during his term as America's first president. At a time when any conflict had the potential to dissolve the fragile union, Washington surrounded himself with brilliant men who were bound by their undying devotion to America, but who were often bitterly divided about how best to serve their common cause. Volume 2...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2002