Captives: Britain, Empire, and the World, 1600-1850
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- Synopsis
- In this meticulously researched book, the author explores the phenomenon of British subjects held captive by non-European peoples between 1600 and 1850. She focuses on three arenas - the "Barbary coast" of North Africa, eastern North America, and India. During the 17th and 18th centuries, pirates from Morocco, Algiers, and other North African countries seized British ships and took captives into "white slavery." In North America and India, Britain's reach for empire led to conflict with native peoples, and British subjects were often taken captive. "Captivity narratives" became an established literary genre during this 250-year period. Colley draws upon dozens of such published accounts to bring the experience of British captives to life, and to place it in a broad historical framework.
- Copyright:
- 2002
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 432 Pages
- Publisher:
- N/A
- Date of Addition:
- 09/08/04
- Copyrighted By:
- Linda Colley
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Military, Nonfiction, Social Studies, Politics and Government
- Submitted By:
- Deborah Kent Stein
- Proofread By:
- Merrill Woolnough
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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