Frigates and Foremasts - The North American Squadron in Nova Scotia Waters 1745-1815

Julian Gwyn is Professor Emeritus in the Department ofHistory at the University of Ottawa and the author of ExcessiveExpectations: Maritime Commerce and the Economic Development of NovaScotia, 1740-1870.

List of contents

Preface

1 The Siege of Louisbourg and Its Aftermath, 1745-55

2 The Halifax Squadron in Peace and War, 1755-75

3 Naval War with Rebel America, 1775-83

4 Short Peace and Long War, 1783-1807

5 Preying on American Commerce, 1793-1812

6 Maritime War with the United States, 1812-15

7 Conclusion and Epilogue

Notes

Bibliography

Index

About the author

Julian Gwyn is Professor Emeritus in the Department ofHistory at the University of Ottawa and the author of ExcessiveExpectations: Maritime Commerce and the Economic Development of NovaScotia, 1740-1870.

Summary

A meticulously researched and groundbreaking study of the activities and motivations of the British Navy on North America’s eastern seabord.

Product details

• Authors: Julian Gwyn
• Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.07.2004
• EAN: 9780774809115
• ISBN: 978-0-7748-0911-5
• No. of pages: 224
• Weight: 300 g
• Illustrations: 18 b&w illustrations, 2 maps
• Series: Studies in Canadian Military History; Studies in Canadian Military H; Studies in Canadian Military History; Studies in Canadian Military H
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration