William James (naval historian)

For other people named William James, see William James (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with William Milbourne James, who also wrote on the British Navy.

William James
Born1780 (1780)
Died28 May 1827(1827-05-28) (aged 46–47)
South Lambeth, London, England
Pen nameBoxer
Occupation
  • Lawyer
  • military historian
Period1816–1827
GenreMilitary history
SubjectNaval warfare, War of 1812, Royal Navy

William James (1780 – 28 May 1827) was a British lawyer and military historian who wrote important histories of the military engagements of the British with the French and Americans from 1793 through the 1820s.

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