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The Press Gang
The Press Gang
Author: Nicholas Rogers
The British Empire was based on sea power and on a navy that controlled the shipping lanes of the world. To man its ships large numbers of trained seamen were needed, above all in times of war. To make up the needed complements, the press gang seized men, usually those with sailing experience, from merchant ships and from ports, tearing them ins...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781852853723
ISBN-10: 1852853727
Publication Date: 3/17/2005
Pages: 256
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Publisher: Hambledon Continuum
Book Type: Hardcover
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