War, Culture and Society, 1750–1850: Peninsular War Veterans and the Making of Empire c.1820-40

Wright, C.

An exploration of the little-known yet historically important emigration of British army officers to the Australian colonies in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars. The book looks at the significant impact they made at a time of great colonial expansion, particularly in new south Wales with its transition from a convict colony to a free society.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2011-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349321940

DOI: 10.1057/9780230306035

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 243