Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a fascinating account of a court-martial that took place in the early nineteenth century. It presents the defense of Captain Sutton, who was accused of assaulting a fellow officer, and gives a vivid portrait of the military culture of the time. The book is also significant for the light it sheds on issues of power and authority, and on the complexities of interpersonal relationships in an institutional setting.
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