What Makes Nelson Special? - Trafalgar Squared

What this episode covers

Adam Preston looks at the qualities that make Nelson stand out as the foremost naval commander of his day - and one of the greatest naval commanders in all of history, by examining how he conducted himself during the great battles for which he is commemorated - and an almost completely forgotten engagement as well. If you want to know why Nelson stands quite so high on the his column in Trafalgar Square - this episode helps to explain it. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/trafalgar-squared. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PodParley-generated summary based on available episode metadata and transcript content.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

Trump Targets the Press—and Spies on Americans (with Sen. Ron Wyden)

Jul 16, 2026 ·65m

Trump’s $2.2 Billion Presidency: The Corruption the Constitution Saw Coming

Jul 9, 2026 ·51m

Trump Loses Birthright, Wins a Power Grab (with Joyce Vance)

Jul 2, 2026 ·60m

Trump’s DOJ Is Hiding the Epstein Files. Katie Phang Is Suing.

Jun 25, 2026 ·57m

Trump’s War on Habeas Corpus and DOJ Independence — with Harry Litman

Jun 18, 2026 ·59m

Trump Melts Down as Congress Pushes Back

Jun 11, 2026 ·58m

Similar Podcasts

Intelligence Squared: Business Intelligence Squared In our age of disruption and uncertainty, Covid-19 and climate change, the need to debate our economic future has never been more important. We speak to business leaders, authors, public intellectuals and economists about the future of capitalism and the trends changing the world of economics & business.For more information head over to IntelligenceSquared.com Y TREE view Intelligence Squared The Future. It’s all there, in front of us. It could go wonderfully. Or it could go badly wrong. It will inevitably require our passions and our ingenuity. So how do we see the challenges early on, find solutions and help make the world a better place? For ourselves, for our families, for everyone. Welcome to the Y TREE view. Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates - [Unedited] IQ2US Debates America feels divided. From the most salient questions about our national identity and place in the world, to fundamental concerns about technology, religion, the economy, and public policy, Intelligence Squared U.S. is here to help. A respite from polarized discussions, we bring together the smartest minds to debate and dissect issues in depth, restoring civility and bringing intelligence to the public square in the process. It's The Economy Intelligence Squared Breaking down the economic ideas we’ve all heard of but may not fully understand in under 15 minutes. Host Nicola Walton is joined by an economics expert each week to take us through the terminology, statistics and stories of how economic forces shape our world and lives. Brought to you by Intelligence Squared.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Trafalgar Squared?

This episode is 30 minutes long.

When was this Trafalgar Squared episode published?

This episode was published on May 31, 2021.

What is this episode about?

Adam Preston looks at the qualities that make Nelson stand out as the foremost naval commander of his day - and one of the greatest naval commanders in all of history, by examining how he conducted himself during the great battles for which he is...

Can I download this Trafalgar Squared episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.