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Nelson: Britannia's God of War

Author: Andrew Lambert

Referenced in 3 episodes

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Episodes Referencing This Book

October 30, 2025

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Referenced as 'Andrew Lambert the historian' who described how Nelson 'was transformed from a living hero into a national god' - this appears to be from Lambert's historical work on Nelson.

October 15, 2025

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Referenced as 'another great biographer of Nelson' and quoted regarding Nelson's health issues and Britain's strategic situation during the Baltic campaign.

October 12, 2025

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Referenced as 'very great naval historian' and author of a biography, quoted saying Nelson was exhausted and defending his actions at Naples as justified