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Adams, John 1735-1826 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 Paine, Thomas 1737-1809 Viscount Nelson, Horatio Nelson 1758-1805 DramaFilter By Subjects
Adams, John 1735-1826 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 Paine, Thomas 1737-1809 Viscount Nelson, Horatio Nelson 1758-1805 DramaSummary: They were the most legendary and respected politicians, statesmen and warriors of history's first republic since the days of ancient Rome. They were also traitors and smugglers, rabble rousers and hot-heads, unfaithful husbands and prodigious drinkers. Our "Founding Fathers" were, in fact, human beings. Gain a fascinating glimpse behind the images on the marble busts and faces on our dollar...
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Publisher / Publication Date: A & E Television Networks 2000
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: 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