Malcolm Scott Hardy

Malcolm Scott Hardy was born in 1940 and read history at UCL, graduating in 1961. His M. Phil., in combined historical studies, was completed at the Warburg Institute, London, in 1970. Between 1965 and 1968 he lectured at the University of Turku, Finland before embarking on an overseas career with the British Council in Yugoslavia, Pakistan France and Italy, culminating in the post of Visiting Arts Director in London. In addition to his researches into naval history, his other interests include the study of Jewish family history in Hungary and Croatia.

BOOKS BY THIS CONTRIBUTOR

The British in the Adriatic, 1800-1825

Malcolm Scott Hardy

Three detailed studies consider British naval and military, diplomatic and commercial activity in the eastern Adriatic during the Napoleonic wars, drawing on original research in various British archives. READ MORE

Paperback: £24.99 | eBook: £16.00

The British and Vis

Malcolm Scott Hardy

An account of the British occupation of the island of Vis as a strategic base in the Adriatic during the Napoleonic Wars. READ MORE

The British Navy, Rijeka and A.L. Adamic

Malcolm Scott Hardy

Examining the records in various British archives, and presenting the naval and military activity of the British in the context of political and diplomatic developments, this book is a study of British relations with the port of Rijeka. It gives an insight into commercial activity in time of war and the problems of procurement of naval supplies. READ MORE

Paperback: £17.99 | eBook: £9.99