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Napoleonic Prison of Norman Cross - Paul Chamberlain

Napoleonic Prison of Norman Cross

By: Paul Chamberlain

Paperback | 1 March 2019 | Edition Number 2

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Norman Cross was the site of the world's first purpose-built prisoner-of- war camp constructed during the Napoleonic Wars.

Opened in 1797, it was more than just a prison: it was a town in itself, with houses, offices, butchers, bakers, a hospital, a school, a market and a banking system. It was an important prison and military establishment in the east of England with a lively community of some 7,000 French inmates.

Alongside a comprehensive examination of the prison itself, this detailed and informative book, compiled by a leading expert on the Napoleonic era, explores what life was like for inmates and turnkeys alike - the clothing, food, health, education, punishment and, ultimately, the closure of the depot in 1814.

The book features 30 colour images.

About the Author

Paul Chamberlain is an author and historian of the Napoleonic era. He is an authority on prisoners of war in the period 1793-1815 and was heavily involved in the Eagle Memorial restoration at Norman Cross and the Time Team dig at the site in 2009.

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Non-FictionLocal & Family History, NostalgiaLocal HistoryHistoryMilitary HistoryNapoleonic WarsRegional & National HistoryEuropean HistorySocial Services & WelfareCrime & CriminologyPenology & PunishmentPrisons
Warfare & DefenceOther Warfare & Defence IssuesPrisoners of War

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