The Naval Government of Newfoundland in the French Wars - 1793-1815

Exploring the professional and political ideas of Newfoundland naval governors during the French Wars, this book traces the evolution of the Naval Governorship and administration of the region, shedding a light on a critical period of its early modern history. Contextualising Newfoundland as part of Britain''s broader Atlantic Empire, Morrow focuses on the years 1793-1815 as it transitioned from a largely migratory fishery and ''nursery of seaman'' to a colonial settlement with a resident British and Irish population. With a diversifying economy and growing demography amidst the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, the governors of Newfoundland faced a unique set of challenges. Drawing upon various primary and secondary sources, Morrow provides a comprehensive account of their responses to the perceived needs of those they governed - both settler and indigenous - and reveals the professional attitudes and attributes they brought to bear on both their civil and military responsibilities.>

About the author

John Morrow is Professor of Political Studies and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Summary

This book explores the professional and political attitudes and ideas of Newfoundland naval governors during the French Wars of 1791-1815.

Product details

• Authors: John Morrow
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.02.2025
• EAN: 9781350383203
• ISBN: 978-1-350-38320-3
• No. of pages: 264
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; HISTORY / Military / Naval, HISTORY / Canada / Pre-Confederation (to 1867), Naval forces & warfare, Colonialism & imperialism, Economic history, Colonialism and imperialism, History of the Americas, HISTORY / Indigenous / General