Prisoners of War in Britain 1756 to 1815 by Francis Abell
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"Prisoners of War in Britain 1756 to 1815" by Francis Abell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the lives, romances, and sufferings of prisoners of war held in Britain during a significant period marked by conflict, specifically looking into the treatment of these individuals and the societal responses surrounding their captivity. Abell aims to highlight an often-neglected aspect of British history, shedding light on the
experiences that these prisoners endured. The opening of the work sets the stage for an exploration of the treatment of prisoners of war in Britain, addressing a common perception of inhumanity. Abell outlines his motivations for writing—primarily to defend Britain against accusations of mistreatment and to preserve the historical significance of this chapter. He notes how little is known about the lives of these prisoners despite the large numbers held in confinement between 1756 and 1815 and hints at the complexity of their experiences, which involved both hardship and moments of kindness from the British public. The preface indicates that the author will analyze intricate details, including the conditions in which prisoners lived and the bureaucratic complexities surrounding their treatment. In the introduction, he raises pertinent questions about the fairness of Britain's actions compared to those of other countries, particularly France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Abell, Francis |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | a15000429 |
| Title |
Prisoners of War in Britain 1756 to 1815 A record of their lives, their romance and their sufferings |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Prisons -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Prisoners of war -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Military prisons -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60321 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60321-6 |
| Release Date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1052 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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