The Rise and Fall of the Plantation Complex: Essays in Atlantic History (Studies in Comparative World History)

Curtin, Philip D.

ISBN 10: 0521629438 / ISBN 13: 9780521629430

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Rise and Fall of the Plantation Complex: Essays in Atlantic History (Studies in Comparative World History)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521629438
• ISBN 13: 9780521629430
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

Over a period of several centuries, Europeans developed an intricate system of plantation agriculture overseas that was quite different from the agricultural system used at home. Though the plantation complex centered on the American tropics, its influence was much wider. Much more than an economic order for the Americas, the plantation complex had an important place in world history. These essays concentrate on the intercontinental impact.

Review

"Anyone interested in New World foundations should begin with this collection; even experts will find thought-provoking moments here." R.T. Brown, Choice

"...the breadth of Curtin's coverage and the immense learning and influence that he brings to this difficult task of synthesis doubtless puts The Rise and Fall on the short list of essential readings for anyone interested in Atlantic history." Francisco A. Scarano, International Journal of African History Studies