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Boydell Press - A Social History of British Naval Officers

Name: Boydell Press - A Social History of British Naval Officers
Brand: Boydell Press
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Maritime History & Piracy

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Explore the lives of the men who served the Royal Navy during the Age of Sail. This historical study by Boydell Press examines the social world of British naval officers between 1775 and 1815, the era of Nelson. The book provides a detailed look at the full spectrum of leadership, ranging from commissioned officers to the essential warrant officers who made up every ship's company. Readers will gain insight into how social status influenced naval careers during this period of peak maritime power. The text analyzes the tension between the demands of life at sea and the expectations of genteel behavior in eighteenth-century Britain. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in maritime history and the social dynamics of the Royal Navy.

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This Boydell Press book provides a social history of British naval officers from 1775 to 1815.

The text explores the lives of officers during the height of the Royal Navy's power in the age of sail.

Content covers the full spectrum of naval personnel, including commissioned officers and essential warrant officers.

The book examines how social status and background impacted the careers of officers in the eighteenth century.

It details the conflict between the requirements of life at sea and the social expectations of the time.

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Brand: Boydell Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1783271744
Category: Books > Subjects > History > World History > Maritime History & Piracy
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 17 February 2017
Listed Since: 11 July 2016

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Boydell Press - A Social History of British Naval Officers

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