UID:
almahu_9948664760002882
Format:
1 online resource (343 p.)
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24 ill.
Edition:
1st, New ed.
ISBN:
9783631724002
Series Statement:
Militärhistorische Untersuchungen 16
Content:
Edward Riou (1762–1801) was a sea officer in the British Royal Navy. As a midshipman, he participated in the third voyage of Captain James Cook. He gained popular acclaim for saving HMS Guardian after she had struck an iceberg. Riou was killed in the Battle of Copenhagen (1801). Lord Nelson lamented Riou’s death as an irreparable loss. Later authors alluded to him as a «perfect naval officer». This biography sheds new light on Riou’s notions of his duty as a King’s officer and on his methods to enforce cleanliness and discipline aboard the ships he commanded. It introduces dissenting appraisals by men who served under him. As a microhistorical study, this biography analyses Riou’s leadership style and puts him into his social context by comparing him with his fellow officers.
Note:
Doctoral Thesis
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career and personality – appraisal of his characteristics as a mariner, a warrior and a King’s officer – evaluation of his leadership style – command, care, punishment patterns, severity, cleanliness, popularity – comparison with his fellow officers – American War of Independence – Revolutionary Wars
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783631723999
Language:
English
Keywords:
Hochschulschrift
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