Britain, Portugal and South America in the Napoleonic Wars : alliances and diplomacy in economic maritime conflict / Martin Robson.
| Author/creator |
Robson, Martin |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | London ; New York : I.B. Tauris, 2011. |
| Description | xv, 336 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm. |
| Subject(s) |
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| Series | International library of historical studies ; 68 International library of historical studies ; 68. ^A369411 |
| Contents | British war aims -- The strategy of the Talents Ministry -- The importance of Portugal -- The Portuguese crisis of 1806 -- The Rossyln Mission in Lisbon -- The Talents and South America -- The strategy of the Portland Ministry -- The Portuguese crisis of 1807 -- The Smith Expedition to Lisbon -- The embarkation of the Portuguese Royal Family -- The Blockade of Lisbon -- The Portland Ministry and South America in 1808 -- The Spanish insurrection and British policy. |
| Abstract | "In the maelstrom of Napoleonic Europe, Britain remained defiant, resisting French imperial ambitions. This Anglo-French rivalry was, essentially, a politico-economic conflict for pre-eminence fought on a global scale and it reached a zenith in 1806-1808 with France's apparent dominance of Continental Europe. Britain reacted swiftly and decisively to implement maritime-based strategies to limit French military and commercial gains in Europe, while protecting British overseas interests. The policy is particularly evident in relations with Britain's 'Ancient Ally': Portugal. That country and, by association her South American empire, became the front line in the battle between Napoleon's ambitions and British maritime security. Shedding new light on British war aims and maritime strategy, this is an essential work for scholars of the Napoleonic Wars and British political, diplomatic, economic and maritime/military history."--Publisher's description. |
| Bibliography note | Includes notes (p. [263]-314), bibliographical references (p. [315]-327) and index. |
| ISBN | 9781848851962 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 1848851960 (hbk.) |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | General Stacks | DC226.4 .R63 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |