Adventures in Time: Nelson, Hero of the Seas

by Dominic Sandbrook

Enter a fearsome battle across the seas with the latest instalment in the hit children’s history series

The world is at war, and oceans have become battlefields. Napoleon Bonaparte, tyrant of France, has crushed one country after another. Now his cruel eyes are fixed on Britain.

Only one man can stop him – Horatio Nelson.

Young Horatio Nelson went to sea when he was just twelve, but he has never shown a trace of fear. His friends are amazed that somebody so small and slight can be so brave. But now he faces the greatest test of all.
From the snows of the North to the shores of Egypt, Nelson must lead the fightback against the French war machine. But as Britain’s survival hangs by a thread, what price will he pay to save his country?

The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Childrens

354 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 17, 2024

About the author

An English historian, commentator and broadcaster and author of two highly acclaimed books on modern Britain: Never Had It So Good and White Heat. Their follow-up is State of Emergency.

Reviews

[Tony Cinque · Rating 4 out of 5]

An extraordinary tale of unbounded patriotism and heroism. For any personal flaws that Nelson had, he more than made up for it by fulfilling his loyalty and duty to King and Country. For this, he was lauded by his countrymen.

Nelson’s arduous battles, both victories and defeats, are heightened because of his ultimate ferocious and undaunted adversary, Napoleon. And the threat to England’s sovereignty that he wrought, through the Combined Fleet of France and Spain.

Written for the young adult reader, this biography of Lord Horatio Nelson tells his tale in an excellent fashion. It is a quick rollicking read, and a solid introduction into the extraordinary life of England’s greatest ever war-faring Admiral.

(Four and a half stars)

[Jan Felix · Rating 5 out of 5]

Far older than the target demographic, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Sandbrook turns the story of Nelson and Britains fight for survival against her arch enemy Napoleon into a compelling narrative bursting with insights into the time, Nelson’s inspiring bravery and the authors dry humor. If you want to read an entertaining history book or want your children to get inspired by Nelson’s virtues (but also understand his shortcomings) whilst learning something about history this book is for you.

[lucy grace ౨ৎ · Rating 5 out of 5]

really good! got for christmas <3

[Taylor G · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need a pirates of the Caribbean style movie/docu-series about this man

[Sara H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good and detailed (but not long winded) account of Horatio Nelson’s life. Shared his human side and mistakes he had made while also highlighting his bravery and courage in battle. Very well rounded account. I found it funny to be grieving the death of someone who died 220 years ago but this book made it feel like I actually knew Nelson.

[Vincent Coole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written primarily for young adults, but equally good as just a rollicking account of the great man, this makes for a worthy addition to Dominic Sandbrook’s Adventure in Time series. Sandbrook captures the imagination and recounts each step of Nelson’s life as part of the adventure not just the battles (which are brilliantly told). While the moralising over the treatment of Fanny and his clear dislike of Emma Hamilton somewhat limit the understanding of Nelson the man, Nelson the hero is very much the cornerstone.

[William Barnett · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable history about Englands greatest naval Admiral Lord Nelson from a boy aged 12 till his death at the battle of Trafalgar. Written as though it's a fictional story . Theres a lot of information packed in to the 360 pages. Very well researched and highly recommended for perhaps YA readers.

[Lars Øen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nok en god bok til publikummet den er skapt for. Hør gjerne også podcasten hans om akkurat dette temaet. Da får man inn mye av det to ganger.

[Silva · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fucking fire if you can take the comically evil portrayal of Napoleon with a grain of salt

[Iain Cargill]

A bloody ripping yard of tally hoism and doing your duty . a real life Boys own story.

[Tony Bull · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ripping yarn

Makes you proud to be an English man. One of our great national heroes, possibly the greatest. What a guy

[Dhruv · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful biography of Nelson, covering many unknown events in his life.

[Michael G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just the kind of sickly sugar boost that my adopted patriotism desires. A great read, certainly a children’s book length, but I’d say that it in fact straddles the line between being for adults and children. Certainly worth the 99p I paid for the Kindle edition.

[James Cakebread]

Loved it!