The naval government of Newfoundland in the French wars, 1793-1815 / John Morrow.
| Author/creator | Morrow, John author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | London, UK ; New York, NY, USA : Bloomsbury Academic, 2023. |
| Description | xiii, 242 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | ebook version : 9781350383197 |
| Genre/form | History. |
| ISBN | 1350383171 hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781350383173 hardcover |
| ISBN | ePub ebook |
| ISBN | PDF ebook |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | F1123 .M67 2023 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |