Sicily: The Insecure Base : a History of the British Occupation of Sicily, 1806-1815
During the wars against Napoleon, Britain occupied Sicily continuously from 1806 to 1815. By tracing the history of the British occupation and British relations with the court at Palermo, this account reveals why the promise held out by Sicily as a useful base for offensive operations was never realized.
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Contents
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Acknowledgments
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9 |
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Getting a Foothold
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19 |
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Sicily as the British Found It in 1806
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39 |
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Problems of Defense in the Early Years of Occupation
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45 |
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The Court William Drummond and the British
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58 |
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Threats of Invasion and Counterinvasion
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71 |
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Growing Impatience with the Court at Palermo
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79 |
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Lord William Bentinck and British Intervention Stage
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88 |
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Lord William Bentinck and British Intervention Stage
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