

Episode 61: Triumph and Temptation
Dec 4, 2019
Learn about Horatio Nelson's rise to fame as a brilliant sailor, but also the dark side of his character. Topics include Nelson's pursuits and near escapes in skirmishes, the significant Spithead Mutiny, Nelson's road to recovery and return to duty, his relationship with Emma Hamilton and its impact on Sir William, and the political dynamics in Naples during the French Revolution.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Nelson's Pursuit of Glory and Near Escapes in Skirmishes
02:51 • 4min
The Spithead Mutiny and the Government's Response
06:23 • 17min
Nelson's Letter and Promotion for Josiah
22:55 • 2min
Nelson's Road to Recovery and Return to Duty
24:30 • 17min
Negotiation and Influence in Nelson's Relationship
41:59 • 2min
Nelson and the Politics of Naples
43:44 • 15min
Nelson's Relationship, Georgian Morality, and a Comparison with Napoleon
58:33 • 5min