Encyclopedia of the Atlantic World, 1400–1900: Europe, Africa, and the Americas in An Age of Exploration, Trade, and Empires [2 volumes]

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David Headeditor

David Headauthor

Encyclopedia of the Atlantic World, 1400–1900: Europe, Africa, and the Americas in An Age of Exploration, Trade, and Empires [2 volumes]

20171130

ABC-CLIO

Pages	808
Topics	World History

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9781610692564

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A first-of-its-kind reference resource traces the interactions among four Atlantic-facing continents—Europe, Africa, and the Americas (including the Caribbean)—between 1400 and 1900.

• Provides readers with authoritative information on the people, places, events, and commodities at the heart of Atlantic history

• Demonstrates the interconnections among people, places, and events from different regions, overcoming the tendency to see history as limited by national boundaries

• Offers balanced coverage of the field of Atlantic history, with entries addressing a variety of geographies and periods to provide a panoramic view

• Portrays familiar historical topics in a new light by emphasizing their international context

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Encyclopedia of the Atlantic World, 1400–1900: Europe, Africa, and the Americas in An Age of Exploration, Trade, and Empires [2 volumes]

Author(s): Head, David;

Contributors: Head, David; Head, David;

Abstract:

A first-of-its-kind reference resource traces the interactions among four Atlantic-facing continents—Europe, Africa, and the Americas (including the Caribbean)—between 1400 and 1900.

• Provides readers with authoritative information on the people, places, events, and commodities at the heart of Atlantic history

• Demonstrates the interconnections among people, places, and events from different regions, overcoming the tendency to see history as limited by national boundaries

• Offers balanced coverage of the field of Atlantic history, with entries addressing a variety of geographies and periods to provide a panoramic view

• Portrays familiar historical topics in a new light by emphasizing their international context

Editor(s): Head, David;

SortTitle: encyclopedia of the atlantic world, 1400–1900: europe, africa, and the americas in an age of exploration, trade, and empires [2 volumes]

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David Headeditor

David Headauthor

eISBN-13: 9781610692564

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Print ISBN-13: 9781610692557

Imprint: ABC-CLIO

Pages: 808

Publication Date: 20171130

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