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British Forces in the West Indies 1793-1815

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Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - 1800 - 1900 A.D.

Last Stocked on 5/1/2023

Product Info

Title
British Forces in the West Indies 1793-1815
Publisher
Category
Author
Rene Chartrand
Publish Year
1995
Pages
48
Dimensions
7.25x9.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2147343686
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA294
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA294

Description

Two centuries ago, the West Indies were a booming set of islands where vast fortunes were made. By the late 1790s, the West Indies attracted four-fifths of British overseas capital investments and provided over one-eight of the government's £31.5 million total net revenue to the Treasury. These figures explain the tremendous numbers of naval and military forces deployed to protect these valuable Caribbean territories. This fascinating volume by Réne Chartrand examines these forces, including a wealth of illustrations and photographs and eight full-page color plates by Paul Chappell.