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The Bristol Riots, Their Causes, Progress, And Consequences. By A Citizen J. Eagles - Softcover

John Eagles

 
9780461724080: The Bristol Riots, Their Causes, Progress, And Consequences. By A Citizen J. Eagles

Synopsis

The Bristol Riots, Their Causes, Progress, And Consequences. By A Citizen J. Eagles is a historical-documentary account of the Bristol riots in October 1831, examining how civil and military authorities responded to mass unrest in Bristol. The work details the urban centers affected (Mansion House, Bridewell, New Gaol, Queen Square, and surrounding streets) and follows the sequence from initial troop deployments to attempts to restore order, including debates over whether to recall the 14th Dragoons. It centers on key figures such as Lieut.-Col. Brereton and Capt. Warrington, and on civil officials who pressed for action. The book recounts the charges, witness testimony, and procedural steps of a major military inquiry, the subsequent suicide of Brereton, and the court-martial of Warrington. It also notes later proceedings and recommendations, illustrating tensions between military necessity and civilian authority. The narrative frames the events as a turning point in civil-military relations during urban violence and provides a detailed portrait of 19th-century riot law and accountability.

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