Trade, Politics, and Revolution - South Carolina and BritainÆs Atlantic Commerce, 1730û1790

London's "Carolina traders", a little-known group of transatlantic merchants, played a pivotal but historically neglected role in the rise of tensions in the South Carolina lowcountry. This book, Huw David delves into the lives of these men and explores their influence on commerce and politics in the years before and after the American Revolution.

About the author

Huw David holds a Ph.D. in history from Lincoln College, Oxford. His doctoral thesis was awarded the 2015 Hines Prize by the College of Charleston for the best first manuscript relating to the Carolina lowcountry and the Atlantic world. David is director of development for the Rothermere American Institute at the University of Oxford.

Summary

London's "Carolina traders", a little-known group of transatlantic merchants, played a pivotal but historically neglected role in the rise of tensions in the South Carolina lowcountry. This book, Huw David delves into the lives of these men and explores their influence on commerce and politics in the years before and after the American Revolution.

Product details

• Authors: Huw David, Huw T. David
• Publisher: Univ of south carolina press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2018
• EAN: 9781611178944
• ISBN: 978-1-61117-894-4
• No. of pages: 280
• Series: Carolina Lowcountry and the At; Carolina Lowcountry & the Atlantic World; The Carolina Lowcountry and the Atlantic World; Carolina Lowcountry and the At
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Business > International economy