The British Naval Operations in the West Indies, 1650-1700 (Classic Reprint): A Study in Naval Administration - Couverture souple

Neeser, Robert Wilden

9781333917821: The British Naval Operations in the West Indies, 1650-1700 (Classic Reprint): A Study in Naval Administration

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ISBN 10 : 1333917821 ISBN 13 : 9781333917821

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how the English navy was run in the West Indies from 1650 to 1700, and how administrative battles shaped sea power as much as battles at sea.

This study unpacks the shifting governance of the navy, from Parliament’s early control to a complex web of boards and offices. It follows the Four Principal Officers and the Navy Board, their duties, and how financial and logistical strain complicated even routine decisions.

The narrative shows how divided authority created blurred responsibility, leading to waste and reform efforts that lasted for generations. It also examines key figures and turning points, including the rise of the Admiralty and the role of Samuel Pepys, as these changes intersected with wartime needs in the West Indies.

How the Navy Board and Principal Officers managed stores, victuals, pay, and ship repairs
The impact of divided control on decision making and accountability
The slow emergence of centralized authority and its effects on operations in the Caribbean
The human side of administration, from officials’ duties to the challenges of funding and provisioning

Ideal for readers of naval history and early modern English administration, this volume offers a clear view of how governance shaped strategy in the West Indies.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1333917821
ISBN 13: 9781333917821
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 33
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The British Naval Operations in the West Indies, 1650-1700 (Classic Reprint)

Robert Wilden Neeser

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1333917821 ISBN 13 : 9781333917821

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the British naval operations in the West Indies during the tumultuous period from 1650 to 1700. It transports readers back to a time when the region was fiercely contested by colonial powers and the seas were teeming with buccaneers, pirates, and naval fleets. The author delves into the complexities of the British Admiralty�s administration and reveals how gross mismanagement, corruption, and a disconnect between civil and military branches plagued the Royal Navy. Through meticulously researched accounts of naval expeditions, the book exposes the repeated failures and miscarriages that marked this era, often leaving the British colonies dangerously exposed and vulnerable to enemy attacks. This fascinating narrative sheds new light on the challenges and dynamics of naval warfare in the West Indies, unraveling the flawed decision-making and administrative hurdles that shaped the course of history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781333917821_0

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