Maritime Archaeology and Social Relations: British Action in the Southern Hemisphere

Maritime Archaeology and Social Relations: British Action in the Southern Hemisphere
ISBN-10
0387336001
ISBN-13
9780387336008
Category
Social Science
Pages
198
Language
English
Published
2006-11-22
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Author
Virginia Dellino-Musgrave

Description

This book analyses British action in the Southern hemisphere in the late 18th century, examining two Royal Navy ships, one off the Argentinean coast and one off the Southeast Australian coast. The author goes beyond a descriptive analysis of wrecks by treating them and their cargoes as embodiments of 18th century social relations. The book challenges traditional approaches, providing a perspective that emphasises the richness, diversity and complexity of British action.

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