Dabernon Edgar Vincent Libri

A.E. Housman (1859-1936) was an English classical scholar and poet who had an enormous influence on many British poets and musicians.

The story of Horatio Nelson's life - his naval glory, public fame, charismatic leadership, scandalous romance, and untimely death as he led the British to victory at the Battle of Trafalgar - has ensured his enduring position as England's favourite hero. This engaging, full-length biography of Nelson (1758-1805) presents a gripping account of his climb to fame as well as the fascinating details of his personal and emotional life. A man of contradictions, Nelson emerges in this biography as a ruthless and aggressive leader, the epitome of a fighting commander; an ambitious attention-seeker capable of self-pity, self-delusion, and childish behaviour; yet to be admired for his transcendent courage, kindness and leadership skills, which inspired love and affection in those he led.

To słynna książka, w której lord d'Abernon rozszerza listę piętnastu przełomowych bitew w historii świata stworzoną przez E.S.Creasy;ego o kolejne trzy. Ostatnią z nich – Bitwę Warszawską – autor miał okazję obserwować z bliska. Jej właśnie poświęcony jest osobisty dziennik, zamieszczony w niniejszej książce, oraz wnioski i spostrzeżenia, uzupełnione wypowiedziami wielkich dowódców: Piłsudskiego i Tuchaczewskiego.