George Johnston (British Marines officer) a key role in the only successful armed takeover of a government in Australia's recorded history, the Rum Rebellion, working closely with John Macarthur. Johnston led the troops that deposed Governor William Bligh, assumed the title of lieutenant-governor, and illegally suspended the judge-advocate and other officials. The administration of justice became farcical, and there were signs of strong discontent among the settlers. Johnston was promoted to the rank of lieutenant-colonel on 25 April 1808, and was superseded by his senior officer Joseph Foveaux, who was Lieutenant-Governor of Norfolk Island, on 28 July. Johnston sailed for England with John Macarthur in
1808: The Flight of the Emperor of the year". The same author published "1822", a sequel. 1808: The Flight of the Emperor 1808: The Flight of the Emperor, subtitled "How a Weak Prince, a Mad Queen, and the British Navy Tricked Napoleon and Changed the New World" (, which translates as "How a mad queen, a coward prince and a corrupt court fooled Napoleon and changed the History of Portugal and Brazil") is a non-fiction historical book written by Laurentino Gomes, edited by Planeta. In 2008, the book was awarded as the best essay book by Academia Brasileira de Letras. It was also awarded twice a