by Richard Woodman · Constable and Robinson · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781841197371
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«A Brief History of Mutiny» is the historical essay by Richard Woodman, published by Constable and Robinson in paperback (352 pages, in English).
The work covers four centuries of mutinies, with attention to their military and naval background. It examines the conditions that drive sailors and soldiers to rebel, presents famous cases —including that of the Bounty— and assesses the political and social impact of these uprisings.
The cover subtitle is «Furious, savage and bloody: 400 years of rebellion». Originally published in 2005.
Of interest to readers of military and naval history who want an accessible introduction to the phenomenon of mutiny.
Captain Richard Martin Woodman LVO MNM was an English merchant navy officer, novelist and naval historian. Woodman served at sea mainly working for Trinity House and retired in 1997 from a 37-year nautical career, to write full-time. He published a series of fictional stories, as well as researching and writing several non-fictional historical books on maritime topics. Woodman published over 70 books, including historical studies, novels and novellas.
