Celebrated Naval and Military Trials

By Peter Burke and Mr Peter Burke

Book Overview

""Celebrated Naval and Military Trials"" is a non-fiction book written by Peter Burke that delves into some of the most famous trials in naval and military history. The book provides a detailed account of the trials of notable figures such as Admiral Byng, who was court-martialed and executed for failing to relieve a besieged British garrison during the Seven Years' War, and Major General Gordon, who was put on trial for his role in the fall of Khartoum during the Sudanese War. The book also covers the trials of lesser-known individuals, such as the mutineers of the Bounty and the crew of the submarine HMS Truculent, who collided with a Swedish tanker in the Thames Estuary in 1950. Throughout the book, Burke provides context for each trial, including the political and social climate of the time, and the impact that each trial had on the military and society as a whole. Overall, ""Celebrated Naval and Military Trials"" offers a fascinating look into the legal proceedings surrounding some of the most significant events in naval and military history, and the book is sure to appeal to history buffs and legal enthusiasts alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417953683
• ISBN13: 9781417953684
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"