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He fancied rum, admired women, and behind the armchair in his chief cabin, he kept an original present from one of his subordinates – a coffin made from the mast of an enemy ship. His decisiveness in battle and extraordinary tactics helped Britain rule the seas for an entire century. Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson became the symbol of the naval power of England. This visually rich series offers a fascinating look at a broad cross-section of world-renowned individuals. Every historic re-creation explores the most important developments of their very famous lives whether artist, businessman, composer, leader, philosopher, poet, explorer, writer, reformer, scientist or ruler. Viewers will enjoy the focused approach to understanding the emotional state, significant contributions, important benchmarks and major turning points in their incredible lives.
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