The Naval Government of Newfoundland in the French Wars: 1793-1815 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781350383203)

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.

Author: John Morrow
ISBN-10: 1350383201
ISBN-13: 9781350383203
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Language: English
Published: 02/20/2025
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.55d