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| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| ISBN 13 | 9780750990462 |
| Author | Paul Chamberlain |
| Language | English |
| Book Subtitle | The Lost Town Of Huntingdonshire |
| Book Description | NORMAN CROSS was the site of the world's first purpose-built prisoner-of-war camp constructed during the Napoleonic Wars. Opened in 1797, it was more than just a prison: it was a town in itself, with houses, offices, butchers, bakers, a hospital, a school, a market and a banking system. It was an important prison and military establishment in the east of England with a lively community of some 7,000 French inmates. Alongside a comprehensive examination of the prison itself, this detailed and informative book, compiled by a leading expert on the Napoleonic era, explores what life was like for inmates and turnkeys alike - the clothing, food, health, education, punishment and, ultimately, the closure of the depot in 1814. |
| About the Author | PAUL CHAMBERLAIN is an author and historian of the Napoleonic era. He is an authority on prisoners of war in the period 1793-1815 and was heavily involved in the Eagle Memorial restoration at Norman Cross and the Time Team dig at the site in 2009. |
| Publication Date | 01 May 2019 |
| Number of Pages | 208 |
The Napoleonic Prison Of Norman Cross: The Lost Town Of Huntingdonshire paperback english - 01 May 2019
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