The practice of pressing men into the navy - that is to say, of taking by intimidation or force those who would not volunteer - appears to have been a worldwide phenomenon. This book by J R Hutchinson examines in detail the activities of the British Press-Gangs from their earliest beginnings to their eventual dissolution in the nineteenth century.
Details
- Publication Date
- Feb 27, 2008
- Language
- English
- Category
- History
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): J . R. Hutchinson
Specifications
- Pages
- 366
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- A5 (5.83 x 8.27 in / 148 x 210 mm)