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Naval Mutinies of the Twentieth Century
This volume brings together a set of scholarly, readable and up-to-date essays covering the most significant naval mutinies of the 20th century, including Russia (1905), Brazil (1910), Austria (1918), Germany (1918), France (1918-19), Great Britain (1931), Chile (1931), the United States (1944), India (1946), China (1949), Australia, and Canada (1949). Each chapter addresses the causes of the mutiny in question, its long- and short-term repercussions, and the course of the mutiny itself. More generally, authors consider the state of the literature on their mutiny and examine significant historiographical issues connected with it, taking advantage of new research and new methodologies to provide something of value to both the specialist and non-specialist reader. The book provides fresh insights into issues such as what a mutiny is, what factors cause them, what navies are most susceptible to them, what responses lead to satisfactory or unsatisfactory conclusions, and how far-reaching their consequences tend to be.
Mutiny and Its Bounty
Author: Patrick J. Murphy
language: en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date: 2013-03-19
Parallels mutinies in today's business organizations with the shipboard rebellions of old. 15,000 first printing.
Naval Mutinies
Naval Mutinies explores the fascinating and often turbulent world of rebellion within naval forces, examining the causes and consequences of famous uprisings at sea. It delves into the socio-economic factors, such as poor living conditions and inadequate pay, that fueled sailor discontent and how naval legal systems evolved in response to these challenges. Understanding naval mutinies provides insight into the precarious balance between maintaining maritime order and addressing the needs of the sailors. The book takes a chronological and thematic approach, beginning with an introduction to naval mutiny and its historical context. Specific cases, like the Spithead and Nore mutinies in the British Royal Navy, are analyzed, alongside instances from other global naval forces. These case studies meticulously examine the grievances of the sailors, the events of the mutiny, and the subsequent repercussions, ultimately revealing broader patterns and lessons regarding naval leadership and discipline. Drawing upon primary and secondary sources, Naval Mutinies argues that these acts of defiance, while disruptive, often served as catalysts for essential reforms within naval organizations. By understanding the root causes and consequences of sea rebellions, the book offers valuable lessons on the complex interplay between authority, equity, and the human condition within the unique environment of naval service, making it an essential read for those interested in military history.