Murder on the Middle Passage - The Trial of Captain Kimber
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How the death of a fifteen-year-old girl aboard the slave ship Recovery shook the British establishment.
Nicholas Rogers Boeken
Nicholas Rogers is een historicus wiens werk zich verdiept in de complexiteit van de middeleeuwen. Zijn wetenschap wordt gekenmerkt door een diepe betrokkenheid bij archiefonderzoek en het zorgvuldige onderzoek van historische gegevens. Hij richt zich op het blootleggen van de cruciale gebeurtenissen en maatschappelijke structuren die vroegere beschavingen hebben gevormd. Zijn expertise ligt in de nauwgezette onderzoeking en interpretatie van historische bronnen.
Blood Waters
War, Disease and Race in the Eighteenth-Century British Caribbean
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The book explores the harsh realities of the eighteenth-century Caribbean, contrasting the romanticized view of maritime history. It delves into a world characterized by violence, where social bonds were fleeting and unstable, portraying the region as a tumultuous 'marchlands' rather than a backdrop for adventure. Through this lens, it examines the complexities of life in a turbulent environment shaped by conflict and shifting alliances.
Maritime Bristol in the Slave-Trade Era
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Delving into Bristol's maritime history, this book examines its role as a prominent slave port during the eighteenth century. It uncovers the complexities of trade, the impact on local society, and the broader implications of the transatlantic slave trade, highlighting both the economic benefits and moral consequences of this dark chapter in history. Through detailed research, it sheds light on the lives affected by this trade and the legacy it left in Bristol and beyond.