Sets out to answer any question about Nelson likely to be raised, either by a casual reference or in a more detailed study of the navy, the wars, or the social history of the period. Entries cover people, ships, places and events associated with the man, and extend to contemporary issues like changing interpretations of his actions. Arranged alphabetically and cross-referenced, every subject is followed by a suggested reading list. Appendices include a chronology of Nelson's life and times, and a selection of significant documents, some previously unpublished. An authors research copy, some pencil notes on endpapers.
