Naval Courts Martial, 1793-1815
Download or Read eBook Naval Courts Martial, 1793-1815 PDF written by John D. Byrn and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : John D. Byrn |
Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
Total Pages | : 820 |
Release | : 2009 |
ISBN-10 | : 0754667812 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780754667810 |
Rating | : 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Naval Courts Martial, 1793-1815 by : John D. Byrn
Book excerpt: This collection of naval court martial transcripts and related documents from the time of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars contributes not only to our understanding of military jurisprudence in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries but also to our knowledge of Georgian and Regency criminal law in general.These transcripts are presented in their entirety and offer a unique window to the social conditions and behaviour aboard the King's ships at the time.