The Narrative of General Venables: With an Appendix of Papers Relating to the Expedition to the West Indies and the Conquest of Jamaica, 1654-1655 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. H. Firth

9780331908428: The Narrative of General Venables: With an Appendix of Papers Relating to the Expedition to the West Indies and the Conquest of Jamaica, 1654-1655 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331908425 ISBN 13: 9780331908428

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Experience a detailed, document‑driven account of a pivotal 17th‑century campaign, with insights into leadership, logistics, and the pressures of command.

This edition compiles the narrative of General Venables alongside appendices that collect papers relating to the expedition to the West Indies and the conquest of Jamaica in 1654–1655. It presents the challenges of military planning, the political context of the era, and the decisions that shaped a colonial conflict. The material is drawn from contemporary records and later scholarly annotations, offering a window into how this campaign unfolded and was interpreted at the time.

The book blends first‑person testimony with documentary material, helping readers understand both the actions on the ground and the governance surrounding them. It is a resource for students of colonial history, military history, and the broader arc of 17th‑century geopolitics in the Caribbean.

First‑hand accounts of military command and the experience of an army in transit and on campaign.
Appendices that compile papers and correspondence related to the expedition and the Jamaica campaign.
Contextual notes on governance, alliances, and the parliamentary and Protectorate era.
Reference materials that illuminate the administrative and strategic landscape of the time.

Ideal for readers of military history and colonial studies seeking a documentary perspective on 17th‑century Caribbean campaigns.

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