The Great Mutiny Author:James Dugan "They defied their Admiral's orders - 50,000 seamen who were Britain's last defense against invasion by Revolutionary France." — "Britain's sole defense was 'Jack Tar', who manned her mighty men-of-war. But driven to desperation by poor pay, rotten rations, and inhuman treatment, 50,000 sailors in 113 ships rebelled - refused to weigh anchor in t... more »he most widespread, longest mutiny in history. Here, in a brilliant portrait of Georgian England, is the whole story of the men, their motives, and the outcome of The Great Mutuny."« less