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Men of Honour

Trafalgar and the making of the English hero
Book • 2005
Men of Honour delves into the complexities of heroism through the lens of the Battle of Trafalgar, examining the multifaceted qualities of Admiral Horatio Nelson and his troops.

The book blends historical detail with cultural analysis, tracing the evolution of heroism from the Age of Reason to the Age of Romanticism.

It provides a richly detailed account of the battle and its aftermath, including Nelson's funeral, while exploring broader themes of masculinity and national identity.

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Mentioned by Dominic Sandbrook as a brilliant book about Trafalgar.
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243. Trafalgar: A World at War (Part 1)

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