Napoleon and his British Captives by Michael Lewis

Napoleon - arguably more than any other single man - was the creator of modern total war; and in this book, originally published in 1962, he is seen creating one important side of it - that which concerns prisoners of war. In sheer numbers, the Royal Navy, the Merchant Navy and the Army were the principal victims. In one respect the book is a study in naval, maritime and military history, but its scope is wider than this: Michael Lewis discusses both principles and people as he examines the conventions of `exchange' and `parole' shattered by Napoleon. The conditions of capture and captivity are discussed, as well as escapes from prisons and camps.
Binding: Hardback