Celebrated Naval And Military Trials - Peter Burke - Bog

""Celebrated Naval and Military Trials"" by Peter Burke is a collection of historical accounts of some of the most infamous trials in naval and military history. The book delves into the details of these high-profile cases, including the trial of Admiral Byng for failing to relieve a besieged British garrison during the Seven Years' War, the court-martial of Captain Bligh following the infamous mutiny on the HMS Bounty, and the trial of General Gordon for his role in the Siege of Khartoum. Each trial is presented in a narrative style, bringing to life the personalities involved and the circumstances surrounding the events. The book offers a fascinating insight into the workings of the military justice system and the role of the military in shaping history.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.