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Piracy in World History

Bruce Buchan editor Stefan Amirell editor Hans Hägerdal editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Amsterdam University Press

Published:1st Nov '21

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In a modern global historical context, scholars have often regarded piracy as an essentially European concept which was inappropriately applied by the expanding European powers to the rest of the world, mainly for the purpose of furthering colonial forms of domination in the economic, political, military, legal and cultural spheres. By contrast, this edited volume highlights the relevance of both European and non-European understandings of piracy to the development of global maritime security and freedom of navigation. It explores the significance of ‘legal posturing’ on the part of those accused of piracy, as well as the existence of non-European laws and regulations regarding piracy and related forms of maritime violence in the early modern era. The authors in Piracy in World History highlight cases from various parts of the early-modern world, thereby explaining piracy as a global phenomenon.

''This is a collection of insightful essays by historians who connect piracy to world history through examinations of state sovereignty, economics, and philosophy during the rise of empires and the age of European imperialism. It is a useful tool for historians, sociologists, and security specialists interested in maritime affairs.''
– Ian Abbey, World History Encyclopedia , October 2023

ISBN: 9789463729215

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290 pages