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Naval Families, War and Duty in Britain, 1740-1820
Ellen Gill
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Description for Naval Families, War and Duty in Britain, 1740-1820
Hardback. Provides deep insights into the roles and responsibilities of men, women and children within naval families. Num Pages: 296 pages, 4 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 245 x 26. Weight in Grams: 684.
This book explores the competing demands of family, war and duty in the lives of eighteenth-century naval men and their families. It covers not just the men afloat and their wives ashore, but also the rich and complex financial, professional and fraternal networks that were essential to naval lives. By drawing on a substantial body of personal correspondence, the book goes beyond cultural and gendered stereotypes to examine the roles and responsibilities of men, women and children within a naval family and how war shaped and determined those roles. The families considered include those of several famous naval figures, including ... Read more
This book explores the competing demands of family, war and duty in the lives of eighteenth-century naval men and their families. It covers not just the men afloat and their wives ashore, but also the rich and complex financial, professional and fraternal networks that were essential to naval lives. By drawing on a substantial body of personal correspondence, the book goes beyond cultural and gendered stereotypes to examine the roles and responsibilities of men, women and children within a naval family and how war shaped and determined those roles. The families considered include those of several famous naval figures, including ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
684g
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781783271092
SKU
V9781783271092
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
Reviews for Naval Families, War and Duty in Britain, 1740-1820
Offers valuable insight into the domestic roles of naval men and their domestic relationships as they existed within the world of the Royal Navy.It also offers rare insight into their most intimate fears, joys, and struggles. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MARITIME HISTORY Employing private letters, memorials and petitions, Ellen Gill has added new depth and strong familial twist ... Read more