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The Trial of Admiral Byng: Pour Encourager Les Autres by MR John M Burton (Paperback / softback, 2014)

The Trial of Admiral Byng is a fictionalised retelling of the true story of the battle of Mirca and Admiral Byng's subsequent court-martial. The book details the background to the French invasion of Mirca in 1756, breathing new life into the fascinating characters who were involved on both sides. In addition to Admiral Byng, we meet such characters as the octogenarian commander of the British forces, William Blakeney, frequently bedridden with gout, and the outspoken Captain Hervey who is Byng's champion throughout. On the French side, we follow the exploits of the amorous and charismatic Duc de Richelieu, the Commander of the French forces as well as the French Admiral Galissoniere, whose dispatch after the battle causes unforeseen consequences to Admiral Byng. The book takes us from the siege of Mirca to the fleet action off its coast and then into the courtroom, where Byng faces the most important battle of his life.

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Author Biography
John M. Burton is an English barrister practising mainly in criminal law. He has always had an interest in History and has read widely on the subject covering Ancient to modern history. After a visit to Minorca he became interested in the island and its history and began researching the Battle of Minorca and the trial of Admiral Byng. He has used his extensive research and written about the trial from the position and understanding of a practising criminal barrister.
Date of Publication
10/11/2014
Country of Publication
United States

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