Naval Power and British Culture, 1760-1850

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Focusing on the administrative culture within British government bureaucracy, this book analyzes the perceptions of efficiency among public employers in the Royal Navy from 1760 to 1850. It delves into the administrative ideas, structures, and practices of employees, highlighting the cultural transition within naval establishments in London and surrounding victualling yard towns along the Thames and Medway. The study offers insights into how these factors influenced the operation and perception of naval power during this period.