History of the Liverpool Privateers and Letters of Marque: With an Account of the Liverpool Slave Trade (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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This book, first published in 1897, examines two important factors in the growth of Liverpool as a major port: privateering and the slave trade. It incorporates a large amount of primary source material, including extracts from letters and newspaper reports. Privateeering developed as Britain became a global maritime power through merchant shipping and exploration, privateers being ships and individuals authorised by the government through Letters of Marque to attack and capture foreign ships for profit. Williams recounts the exploits of several notorious privateers sailing from Liverpool, and describes how the industry functioned and flourished during the French revolution, the Seven Years' War and the American wars. He provides much practical detail, including how best to capture ships while causing them minimal damage. The second part of his book is still regarded as a classic history of the Liverpool slave trade, and clearly reveals the author's anti-imperialist views.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers back to a time when Liverpool was a bustling port, home to a vibrant and daring privateering scene. The author delves into the rich history of Liverpool's involvement in privateering and slave trading, revealing how these activities contributed to the city's rise to prominence. The text explores the methods employed by privateers, including their tactics, weaponry, and crew composition. The author goes beyond a mere description of these activities, showcasing the intricate details of ship design, navigation, and the harsh realities of life at sea. The book also examines the Liverpool slave trade, offering a detailed and unflinching account of its origins, growth, and the devastating impact on the African people. Through historical records and personal accounts, the author exposes the horrors of the slave trade, exposing its brutal reality and the complex social and economic forces that fueled it. By providing a detailed and engaging account of Liverpool's maritime history, the author paints a powerful portrait of a city shaped by both the glory and the shame of its past. This book offers a compelling glimpse into a pivotal period in maritime history, reminding us of the enduring consequences of the choices we make and the need to always strive for greater justice. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330598023_0
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