The History of England · David Crowther
Nelson with Dominic Sandbrook
November 17, 2024·55 min·5 clips
How do you write about Nelson's battles when young readers don't know if he'll win or even survive?
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Nelson, patriotism, and changing heroism are handled in a lively, relaxed way.
The episode settles into a brisk, easy rhythm as it looks at Nelson, patriotism, and why heroism can land differently for children and older listeners.
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You want Nelson without the marble-plinth nonsense.
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