Merchants, Pirates, and Smugglers
Author | : Thomas Heebøll-Holm |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 2019-01-17 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 3593509792 |
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Author | : Thomas Heebøll-Holm |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 2019-01-17 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 3593509792 |
Author | : Tyson Reeder |
Publisher | : University of Pennsylvania Press |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2019-05-24 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0812296206 |
After emerging victorious from their revolution against the British Empire, many North Americans associated commercial freedom with independence and republicanism. Optimistic about the liberation movements sweeping Latin America, they were particularly eager to disrupt the Portuguese Empire. Anticipating the establishment of a Brazilian republic that they assumed would give them commercial preference, they aimed to aid Brazilian independence through contraband, plunder, and revolution. In contrast to the British Empire's reaction to the American Revolution, Lisbon officials liberalized imperial trade when revolutionary fervor threatened the Portuguese Empire in the 1780s and 1790s. In 1808, to save the empire from Napoleon's army, the Portuguese court relocated to Rio de Janeiro and opened Brazilian ports to foreign commerce. By 1822, the year Brazil declared independence, it had become the undisputed center of U.S. trade with the Portuguese Empire. However, by that point, Brazilians tended to associate freer trade with the consolidation of monarchical power and imperial strength, and, by the end of the 1820s, it was clear that Brazilians would retain a monarchy despite their independence. Smugglers, Pirates, and Patriots delineates the differences between the British and Portuguese empires as they struggled with revolutionary tumult. It reveals how those differences led to turbulent transnational exchanges between the United States and Brazil as merchants, smugglers, rogue officials, slave traders, and pirates sought to trade outside legal confines. Tyson Reeder argues that although U.S. traders had forged their commerce with Brazil convinced that they could secure republican trade partners there, they were instead forced to reconcile their vision of the Americas as a haven for republics with the reality of a monarchy residing in the hemisphere. He shows that as twilight fell on the Age of Revolution, Brazil and the United States became fellow slave powers rather than fellow republics.
Author | : Robert J. Antony |
Publisher | : Hong Kong University Press |
Total Pages | : 218 |
Release | : 2010-10-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9888028111 |
Piracy and smuggling are as great a problem today as they were several hundreds of years ago. The studies in Elusive Pirates, Pervasive Smugglers, for the first time, carefully describe and critically analyze piracy and smuggling in the Greater China Seas region from the sixteenth century to the present. Because piracy and smuggling involve complex historical processes that are still evolving, to fully understand contemporary problems it is important to place them in larger historical and comparative perspectives. The essays in this book add significantly to the scholarship on East and Southeast Asian history, and in particular to the maritime history of the region we call the Greater China Seas. This is the first book to analyze the whole region from Japan to Southeast Asia as a single, integrated historical and geographical area. This book takes a radical departure from the standard terracentered histories to place the seas at the center rather than at the margins of our inquiries. By focusing on the water we are better able to stitch together the diverse histories of Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. The contributors to this anthology show that, although often dismissed as historically unimportant, pirates and smugglers have in fact played significant roles in the development of the modern world. Elusive Pirates, Pervasive Smugglers should appeal to undergraduate and graduate students in history and Asian studies, as well as to general readers interested in pirates and maritime history.
Author | : Moira Butterfield |
Publisher | : Pan Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780753412183 |
This title in the 'Kingfisher Knowledge' series allows readers to meet some of the most cunning, ruthless and feared criminals in history, from the frenzied Viking berserkers to the highly organised smuggling rings of today.
Author | : Moira Butterfield |
Publisher | : Kingfisher |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2008-04-29 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780753462485 |
This is a swashbuckling introduction to the highwaymen--and women--of the seas from the Cilician pirates who terrorized the Mediterranean more than two thousand years ago to today's well-organized and ruthless buccaneers who target supertankers on the China Sea. The book examines the terror tactics of pirates throughout the ages and uncovers the secretive schemes of modern-day smugglers.
Author | : Joe Gatto |
Publisher | : Joe Gatto |
Total Pages | : 169 |
Release | : |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : |
Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of colonial piracy and smuggling with "Sails, Swords, and Smugglers: A Swashbuckling Journey into Colonial America's Pirate Underworld," book 1 in a series of history books for 6th graders. A lot of the most exciting details, which get kids interested in and fascinated by their nation's formation are often left out of American history for 6th graders in their school text books. But, in this book they get to learn gripping stories of real life pirates and historical figures, as well as how their activities contributed to the spirit of revolution in the 13 colonies. In addition it's appropriate for students 11-14. Parents and teachers will surely learn something too! Navigate the high seas of the 17th and 18th centuries, a time rife with daring adventurers, illicit trade, and the relentless struggle for supremacy among European powers. Our first port of call is a vivid depiction of a pirate's life, revealing the intricate details of life aboard a pirate ship and the codes they followed. We then delve into the risky business of smuggling, shedding light on the goods that were covertly transported and the motivations behind these daring traders. Embarking on a journey through the original 13 colonies, we uncover why this new world became a veritable playground for pirates and smugglers. We chart a course across the Atlantic to the heart of European trade and conflict, exploring the role European powers played in shaping the era's piracy and smuggling. The Golden Age of Piracy Our voyage doesn't stop there. We explore the Caribbean, a veritable pirate's paradise, and Africa's reluctant participation in the era's triangular trade. Discover the unlikely catalysts of piracy and smuggling: the Spanish and British, and how their rivalry fuelled an era of lawlessness on the seas. Get acquainted with the notorious figures who defined the Golden Age of Piracy and uncover the incredible impact they had on the colonies and their economies. Immerse yourself in the Revolutionary War, where pirates played surprising roles, and witness the measures taken by authorities to curb these illicit activities. Could piracy and smuggling have sparked the spirit of independence? This intriguing question is explored as we draw parallels between pirates, smugglers, and revolutionaries. Concluding with the echoes from this age of sails, swords, and smugglers, we contemplate the lasting impact of this era on the modern world. This compelling narrative promises to engage young readers, spark their imaginations, and broaden their understanding of a significant era in American history. For 11-14-year-olds eager to embark on a historical adventure like no other, "Sails, Swords, and Smugglers" is a must-read. Dive into this treasure trove of tales and embark on a thrilling journey through time. Set sail with us now!
Author | : Alan L. Karras |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0742553159 |
In this lively book, Alan L. Karras traces the history of smuggling around the world and explores all aspects of this pervasive and enduring crime. Through a compelling set of cases drawn from a rich array of historical and contemporary sources, Karras shows how smuggling of every conceivable good has flourished in every place, at every time. Significantly, Karras draws a clear distinction between smugglers and their more popular criminal cousins, pirates, who operated in the open with a type of violence that was nearly always shunned by smugglers. Explaining the divergence between the two groups, the book illustrates both crossovers and differences. At the same time, states and empires tolerated smuggling since eliminating smuggling was a sure route to a disgruntled and disorderly citizenry, and governments required order to remain in power. As a result, smuggling allowed individuals to negotiate an unstated social contract that minimized the role of government in their lives. Thus, Karras provocatively argues that smuggling was, and is, tightly woven into an uneasy relationship among governments, taxation, citizenship, and corruption. Bringing smugglers and smuggling to life, this book provides a fascinating exploration for all readers interested in crime and corruption throughout modern history.
Author | : Peter Andreas |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 472 |
Release | : 2013-03-21 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 0199746885 |
Retells the story of America--and of its engagement with its neighbors and the rest of the world--as a series of highly contentious battles over clandestine commerce.
Author | : Jennifer Cahalane |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 230 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Great Britain |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Iain Lawrence |
Publisher | : Yearling |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2000-10-10 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 0440415969 |
"Steer clear of that ship," warns the mysterious gentleman who shares a coach with John and his father. "Death she'll bring you," says the man. "It's the way of a ship that was christened with blood." This is an ominous introduction to the schooner John is about to be entrusted with for a voyage to London. But he's too charmed by the pretty Dragon to heed the advice. The ship looks clever and quick, and John can hardly wait to sail her. She was a smugglers' vessel once, but now she's his Dragon, and she'll proudly carry wool for honest trade. But soon John will be forced to consider the gentleman's warning. And to wonder what he really knows about his bonny crew.