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The naval government of Newfoundland in the French Wars
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- Book Synopsis
- 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.
- About The Author
- John Morrow is Professor of Political Studies and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781350383173
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Academic, (24 August 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 264
- Weight
- 560 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 160 x 236 x 20 mm
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