The execution of Admiral John Byng as a microhistory of eighteenth-century Britain. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Joseph J. Krulder.
• Authors: Krulder, Joseph J, 1962-
• Contents: Introduction 1. "Sung Hoarse": The Intersect of Byng and Ballads 2. "More Dangerous Enemies": Newspapers, Pamphlets, and Print Wars 3. "The Moment They Have Permission": Byng and Prize Culture 4. "The Fierce Anger of God": Byng and Religion 5. "Grinding the Face of the Poor": Byng, Dearth, and Morality 6. "A Mob to Declare": Three Concurrent Riots 7. "Dangerously Ill of Fevers": Disease, Society, and Manning Issues 8. "Hot Water": The 1755 Channel Campaign 9. "This Island": Minorca in Context and in Battle 10. "The Empire": India, North America, and Byng 11. "Error in Judgement": Trial, Inquiry, and Sentencing Conclusion: "To Bingyfi" and Other Concluding Remarks
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2021
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 940.2534; Executions and executioners -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century; Admirals -- Great Britain; Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 18th century; Mahón (Spain) -- History -- Siege, 1756; Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 18th century; Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 18th century
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000381184; 9781000381177; 9781003168423
• Related ISBNs: 9780367767556
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