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The Life and Legacy of Lord Cochrane

Author David Cordingly discusses his book, Cochrane: The Real Master and Commander. Lord Cochrane was a British naval hero and a controversial figure during the Napoleonic era. He was used as the model for the fictional Horatio Hornblower and Jack Aubry characters.

David Cordingly, author of Cochrane: The Real Master and Commander.

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