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Midshipmen and Quarterdeck Boys in the British Navy, 1771-1831
Samantha Cavell
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Description for Midshipmen and Quarterdeck Boys in the British Navy, 1771-1831
Hardback. 256 pages, 4, 4 black and white. A fascinating study of midshipmen and other "young gentlemen", outlining their social background, career paths and what life was like for them. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTM; JWF. Dimension: 241 x 166 x 22. Weight: 590.
A fascinating study of midshipmen and other "young gentlemen", outlining their social background, career paths and what life was like for them. Officer recruits - "young gentlemen" - entered the Royal Navy with dreams of fame, fortune and glory, but many found promotion difficult, with a large number unable to progress beyond lieutenant. Recent scholarship has argued thatduring the wars of 1793-1815 there was greater social diversity among naval officers, with promotion increasingly related to professional competence. This book, based on extensive original research, examines the social backgroundof around 4,000 "young gentlemen" a term which includes midshipmen and various ... Read more
A fascinating study of midshipmen and other "young gentlemen", outlining their social background, career paths and what life was like for them. Officer recruits - "young gentlemen" - entered the Royal Navy with dreams of fame, fortune and glory, but many found promotion difficult, with a large number unable to progress beyond lieutenant. Recent scholarship has argued thatduring the wars of 1793-1815 there was greater social diversity among naval officers, with promotion increasingly related to professional competence. This book, based on extensive original research, examines the social backgroundof around 4,000 "young gentlemen" a term which includes midshipmen and various ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843837190
SKU
V9781843837190
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
Reviews for Midshipmen and Quarterdeck Boys in the British Navy, 1771-1831
Contains rich detail and sound analysis.
HISTORY
An engaging examination and a welcome addition to the social history of the Royal Navy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MARITIME HISTORY
This book does a great service in furthering our understanding of officer entrants at perhaps the apogee of the Royal Navy's history and reputation. [It] is a necessity on ... Read more
HISTORY
An engaging examination and a welcome addition to the social history of the Royal Navy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MARITIME HISTORY
This book does a great service in furthering our understanding of officer entrants at perhaps the apogee of the Royal Navy's history and reputation. [It] is a necessity on ... Read more