This is a good introduction to this great sailor for those whose knowledge of the Napoleonic wars comes from the novels of Patrick O'Brian which are referred to several times, irritatingly. This is an 'easy read' of his life. For the first new biography after many years, Collingwood deserves a deeper treatment - for example his friendship with Nelson or how he emerged as a successful commander in the Mediterranean after Trafalgar. Interesting within its limitations.
(Patrick Fitzgerald-Lombard - bwl 33 February 2006 ) |
