Publisher's Synopsis
""Minutes Of A Court Martial: Holden On Board His Majesty�������s Ship (1805)"" is a historical document written by John Thomas Duckworth. The book provides a detailed account of a court martial held on board a British Royal Navy ship, the HMS Holden, in the year 1805. The court martial was convened to investigate the conduct of several officers and crew members who were accused of various offenses, including mutiny, insubordination, and neglect of duty.The book contains a transcript of the proceedings of the court martial, including the testimony of witnesses, the arguments of the defense and prosecution, and the verdicts and sentences handed down by the court. The reader is given a fascinating glimpse into the workings of the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars, and the strict disciplinary code that governed the behavior of its officers and crew.Overall, ""Minutes Of A Court Martial: Holden On Board His Majesty�������s Ship (1805)"" is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of the British Royal Navy, the Napoleonic Wars, or the workings of military justice in the 19th century.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.
