Description
Norman Cross in the east of England 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 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 - until its closure in 1814.
Details
- Author: Chamberlain, Paul
- Publisher: History Press Ltd
- Format: Paperback
- Publication Date: 01/03/2019
- ISBN: 9780750990462
- B-Code: B073766
- Illustrated: B/w and colour illustrations
- Pages: 224
- Dimensions: 234x156mm
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