Christopher P Magra: 2 books
Poseidon's Curse
British Naval Impressment and Atlantic Origins of the American Revolution
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2016
Poseidon's Curse interprets the American Revolution from the vantage point of the Atlantic Ocean. Christopher P. Magra traces how British naval impressment played a leading role in the rise of Great Britain's seaborne empire, yet ultimately contributed significantly to its decline. Long reliant on...
The Fisherman's Cause
Atlantic Commerce and Maritime Dimensions of the American Revolution
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2009
This book examines the connections between the commercial fishing industry in colonial America and the American Revolution, Christopher P. Magra places the origins and progress of this formative event in a wider Atlantic context. The Fisherman's Cause utilizes extensive research from archives in the...