by Jonathan Gifford | Jun 25, 2012 | Leaders from History
Horatio Nelson, who would become Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson as he was successively promoted and honoured by the Royal Navy and a grateful British nation, was a consummate leader of men. A brilliant strategist, politically well-informed and adept, he was always...
by Jonathan Gifford | Apr 25, 2010 | Leaders from History
This article first appeared in The Guardian and can be seen at guardian.co.uk The article is based on historical figures who feature in Jonathan’s book, History Lessons History is filled with the achievements of great leaders, but what were they so good at, and...