According to Voltaire, Admiral John Byng was executed to "encourage the others." Of course, the story is more complicated. This microhistorical account upon a macro event presents an updated, revisionist, and detailed account of a dark chapter in British naval, social, and cultural history.
According to Voltaire, Admiral John Byng was executed to "encourage the others." Of course, the story is more complicated. This microhistorical account upon a macro event presents an updated, revisionist, and detailed account of a dark chapter in British naval, social, and cultural history.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Joseph J. Krulder is a Navy veteran, historian, and teacher who earned his doctorate from the University of Bristol, UK.
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Introduction 1. "Sung Hoarse": The Intersect of Byng and Ballads 2. "More Dangerous Enemies": Newspapers Pamphlets and Print Wars 3. "The Moment They Have Permission": Byng and Prize Culture 4. "The Fierce Anger of God": Byng and Religion 5. "Grinding the Face of the Poor": Byng Dearth and Morality 6. "A Mob to Declare": Three Concurrent Riots 7. "Dangerously Ill of Fevers": Disease Society and Manning Issues 8. "Hot Water": The 1755 Channel Campaign 9. "This Island": Minorca in Context and in Battle 10. "The Empire": India North America and Byng 11. "Error in Judgement": Trial Inquiry and Sentencing. Conclusion: "To Bingyfi" and Other Concluding Remarks
Introduction 1. "Sung Hoarse": The Intersect of Byng and Ballads 2. "More Dangerous Enemies": Newspapers Pamphlets and Print Wars 3. "The Moment They Have Permission": Byng and Prize Culture 4. "The Fierce Anger of God": Byng and Religion 5. "Grinding the Face of the Poor": Byng Dearth and Morality 6. "A Mob to Declare": Three Concurrent Riots 7. "Dangerously Ill of Fevers": Disease Society and Manning Issues 8. "Hot Water": The 1755 Channel Campaign 9. "This Island": Minorca in Context and in Battle 10. "The Empire": India North America and Byng 11. "Error in Judgement": Trial Inquiry and Sentencing. Conclusion: "To Bingyfi" and Other Concluding Remarks
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