The Napoleonic Prison of Norman Cross - The Lost Town of Huntingdonshire (Paperback, 2nd edition)

NORMAN CROSS was the site of the world's first purpose-built prisoner-of-war camp constructed during the Napoleonic Wars. Opened in 1797, it was more than just a prison: it was a town in itself, with houses, offices, butchers, bakers, a hospital, a school, a market and a banking system. It was an important prison and military establishment in the east of England with a lively community of some 7,000 French inmates. Alongside a comprehensive examination of the prison itself, this detailed and informative book, compiled by a leading expert on the Napoleonic era, explores what life was like for inmates and turnkeys alike - the clothing, food, health, education, punishment and, ultimately, the closure of the depot in 1814.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2019
First published:	2018
Authors:	Paul Chamberlain
Foreword by:	Francis Pryor
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	208
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7509-9046-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > European history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > Battles & campaigns Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Other warfare & defence issues > Prisoners of war Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Penology & punishment > Prisons Books > History > European history > 1750 to 1900 Books > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
LSN:	0-7509-9046-5
Barcode:	9780750990462

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