The Naval Government of Newfoundland in the French Wars

“This is a well-researched, detailed and original study, and a major contribution to its field. In this groundbreaking and well researched study, Professor Morrow does an excellent job of outlining the role of naval officers in governing Newfoundland, shedding light not just on the history of the province but on its place in the wider world during a turbulent and crucially important period.” * Martin Wilcox, University of Hull, UK * “An excellent study that places Newfoundland into context with the 18th century British Atlantic Empire and demonstrates the great difficulty Naval Governors faced in balancing the needs and comfort of the residents with the requirements of a nation at prolonged war.” * J. Ross Dancy, Associate Professor, U.S. Naval War College, USA * The Naval Government of Newfoundland is an important study highlighting the connection of colonial and naval history. More works of this kind are needed to demonstrate the interconnectedness of the British maritime world and the navy’s important role in it. Morrow deftly shows us that there is more to naval history than navies. * H-Net Reviews * Morrow Brings considerable insights on governors' efforts to ameliorate the effects upon the poor of such things as the shortage of specie. While traditionally Newfoundland historians viewed governors as imposing anti-resident imperial policies, Morrow persuasively outlines the admirals efforts to make residents' lives better. One of the convincing conclusions of this book is that St. John's merchants were more responsible for holding back civil institutions than the governors ever were. The commanders of the convoy, Morrow concludes, were more sensitive to serving the community than were the local elite. * The Journal of Military History * A rich, detailed and well-written study, which paints a thorough image of its subject. It will offer much useful knowledge to anyone embarking on studies of eighteenth-century Newfoundland, naval management or imperial administration. * International Journal of Maritime History *