English atlantic, 1675-1740, the: an exploration of communication and community
Auteur :
Steele, Ian K.
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press Inc
ISBN :
9780195039689
Date de publication :
6 nov. 1986
Dimensions :
24,3 x 16,1 x 3,0 cm
Poids :
771 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This study sets out to overcome the curious prejudice that the ocean is a barrier rather than a means of communication, demonstrating this with regard to the Engish Atlantic empire. It is not realized how closely Britain and the American colonies were connected throughout the colonial period.