James Harrison spent many months with the friends and relatives of Lord Nelson collection anecdotes, letters and interviews about this famous British hero. His 2 volume biography is the most comprehensive work on Lord Nelson. Nelson became famous for his part in the Napoleonic Wars. Nelson was noted for his considerable ability to inspire and bring out the best in his men, to the point that it gained him the name: "The Nelson Touch". He is considered one of the most brilliant military figures in British history. Nelson lost his life during the Battle of Trafalgar and when his body was returned to London he was given a state funeral.