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Czisnik is the author of the controversial biogrpahy, Horatio Nelson: A Controversial Hero

Nelson's relationship with Lady hamilton was viewed as shockingly modern and unconventional for the time

Nelson remains one of Britain's most famous historical figures

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And, as you can also tell from the title, we have now moved into more academic circles. Here we have some primary sources on Nelson’s intense relationship with Emma, thus allowing the two key participants in that drama to speak for themselves. They do, and it is all quite eye-opening. There’s much on the stresses of the war, and the trials of separation, but touching moments, too, and real concern for their daughter. Despite the editor being a little too sympathetic to Nelson, who was, after all, having his hardtack and eating it, and there being gaps in the correspondence…

From Jonathan's list on Nelson’s love for Lady Hamilton.

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