Routledge - Bridging the Early Modern Atlantic World Book

Explore the complex history of the Atlantic through this scholarly collection by Routledge. Bridging the Early Modern Atlantic World gathers ten original essays from an international group of experts to examine how people, goods, and ideas moved across the ocean. This volume provides a deep look at the circulation of information and the exchange of products that defined this era. The historical scope is broad, covering the period from the first French crossings to Newfoundland in the early sixteenth century through to the end of the wars of independence in Spanish South America around 1830. By using various disciplinary approaches, the contributors examine the connections between different regions and the lasting impact of these movements. This book is an essential resource for students and historians interested in the development of the early modern Atlantic world and the diverse practices that shaped its history.