The British and French in the Atlantic 1650-1800: Comparisons and Contrasts (Seminar Studies)

Book Details

• Author: Gwenda Morgan

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 166

• Release Date: 03-04-2019

• ISBN: 9781138657588

• Package Dimensions: 10.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches

• Languages: English

About The Book

The British and French in the Atlantic 1650-1800 provides a thorough and engaging history of the interactions between the British and French empires during this transformative period in the Americas. This comprehensive account delves into the contrasting worlds of the two powers as they sought to establish new societies in the Atlantic world, grappling with challenges such as exploration, conquest, and settlement.

The book highlights the dynamic and often volatile relationship between these two empires, examining their approaches to colonial expansion, the economic and social structures they established, and the conflicts that dominated the Atlantic region. It explores key themes such as:

• Exploration and settlement

• Inequality and exploitation

• Slave revolts and internal rebellion

• Trade and slavery

• Conflict and violence

As both empires confronted frequent wars, internal turmoil, and the challenges of controlling vast territories, their fates would ultimately be sealed: the French Empire collapsed after the Seven Years' War in 1763, while the British Empire’s downfall in North America came two decades later, with the American Revolution.

Through a rich collection of documents, this book provides deeper insight into the relationships between colonizing Europeans, Native Americans, and enslaved peoples, offering students and scholars a nuanced understanding of the Atlantic world. The British and French in the Atlantic 1650-1800 is an invaluable resource for anyone studying early modern Britain and France, colonial America, or the Atlantic World.