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, mil...

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Other Authors:	Eklöf Amirell, Stefan 1968- (Editor), Buchan, Bruce 1968- (Editor), Hägerdal, Hans 1960- (Editor)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Amsterdam Amsterdam University Press 2021
Subjects:	Weltgeschichte Piracy / History Pirates / History Seeräuberei Aufsatzsammlung
Online Access:	Volltext
Summary:	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 this volume highlight cases from various parts of the early-modern world, thereby explaining piracy as a global phenomenon
Item Description:	Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 16 Dec 2021)
Physical Description:	1 Online-Ressource (289 Seiten)
ISBN:	9789048544950