History of Napoleonic and American Prisoners of War 1816: Historical Background V. 1 (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed)

Whilst many books have been published about war, the role of the prisoner of war has been largely ignored or paid scant attention. This book, along with the author's other title - The Arts and Crafts of Napoleonic and American Prisoners of War 1756-1816 - aims to correct this imbalance, and is the result of the author's quest over thirty years into this almost-forgotten field of history. Part One tells of the various wars that saw the men, from many different countries, become prisoners. Tales of individuals and their voyages, mutinies, fortunes and failures also feature, adding more personal touches to the history and, as with the author's other title, all the accounts are written in a highly evocative style. Part Two is largely devoted to the prison hulks, describing the vessels and the conditions on board that the prisoners would have had to endure. Many of these hulks were former warships. Now stripped of all their equipment, and with their masts, sails and rigging removed, they sat disabled

General

Imprint:	ACC Art Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2007
First published:	June 2007
Authors:	Clive Lloyd
Dimensions:	304 x 241 x 35mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	378
Edition:	Illustrated Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-85149-528-3
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > Theory of art Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Other warfare & defence issues > Prisoners of war
LSN:	1-85149-528-2
Barcode:	9781851495283

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