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How these rugged men came to their knowl of Napoleon and formed their opinions about may be explained in this way. Hundreds of men and civilians were pressed into the K: service, many of whom were taken i'uthlt from vessels they partly owned and comman Indeed, there was no distinction. The pressg: captured everybody, irrespective of whether were officers, common able seamen, or boys say nothing of those who had no sea experie Both my own grandfathers and two of great uncles were kidnapped from their ve: and their families into the navy, and after H years of execrable treatment, hard fighting, wounds, they landed back into their ho broken men, with no better prospect thar begin life anew. It was natural that the nume pressed men should detest the ruffianly n catchers and their employers, if not the ser they were forced into, and that they would m the wrong which had been done to them.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the political maneuverings and personal tragedies surrounding Napoleon's exile and death on St. Helena. Following his surrender to British forces, Napoleon was held in captivity on the remote island, where he faced harsh treatment and declining health. The author challenges the traditionally negative portrayal of the British government and its officials, arguing that their actions were often motivated by fear and political expediency rather than personal malice. Drawing on a wealth of historical documents and eyewitness accounts, the book offers a nuanced perspective on the complex events of this period, shedding light on the human drama behind the historical narrative and the enduring impact of Napoleon's legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330178652_0
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