Naval Courts Martial

Klappentext This 1914 book describes conditions in the British Navy from 1680 to the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1914! this book uses the reports of Courts Martial to provide a description of conditions in the British Navy from 1680 to the end of the Napoleonic Wars. This is a highly informative volume that will be of value to anyone with an interest in naval history. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Introduction; 1. The Navy in 1688; 2. Discipline; 3. Impressment, plunder and false musters; 4. Mutiny; 5. Murder; 6. In action and shipwreck; Conclusion; Index.

Product details

• Authors: David Hannay, Sir David Hannay
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.03.2012
• EAN: 9781107677968
• ISBN: 978-1-107-67796-8
• No. of pages: 276
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; HISTORY / Military / General, military history, HISTORY / Military / Naval, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Naval forces & warfare, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, United Kingdom, Great Britain, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Naval forces and warfare, C 1600 To C 1700, C 1700 To C 1800