Documents the slave trade in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century England, exploring the life of Elizabeth I's personal slave trader to chronicle his controversial career, the political and religious factors that influenced the period, and his confrontations with the Spanish. 40,000 first printing.
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“Hazlewood’s book is a tour de force.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))
“A gripping tale and a sterling analysis of England’s first foray into the nastiest of human enterprises.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“[An] engrossing, well-researched account.” (Booklist)
“Hazlewood writes with precision, passion and the ease born of familiarity with his subject.” (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Documents the slave trade in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century England, exploring the life of Elizabeth I's personal slave trader to chronicle his controversial career and the political and religious factors that influenced the period.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Sir John Hawkyns' slaving voyages were profitable for him, Elizabeth I and his City backers. But they also challenged the popes' granting of control of the Atlantic trade exclusively to Spain and Portugal. So Realpolitik and real money at the expense of human souls. 416 pages. Plates. Quoted postage for UK 2nd class. Overseas at least £11.80 as more than 750 grams weight. Seller Inventory # 5804
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