The Atlantic Connection

The Atlantic Connection examines the major themes of Atlantic history from 1450 to 1900. During this period, ships, goods, diseases, human beings and ideas flowed across the ocean, tying together the Atlantic basin in a complex web of relationships. Divided into five main sections, this book considers key cultural themes such as gender, social developments, the economy, and ideologies. The Atlantic Connection is shaped by its exploration of a key question: how did Europe come to dominate the Atlantic? Adeptly weaving a multitude of events into a larger analytical narrative, this book will be essential reading for students of Atlantic history.