Between 1600 and 1800; the promise of fresh food attracted more than seven hundred English; French; and Dutch vessels to Madagascar. Throughout this period; European ships spent months at sea in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans; but until now scholars have not fully examined how crews were fed during these long voyages. Without sustenance from Madagascar; European traders would have struggled to transport silver to Asia and spices back to Europe. Colonies in Mozambique; Mauritius; and at the Cape relied upon frequent imports from Madagascar to feed settlers and slaves.In Feeding Globalization; Jane Hooper draws on challenging and previously untapped sources to analyze Madagascar’s role in provisioning European trading networks within and ultimately beyond the Indian Ocean. The sale of food from the island not only shaped trade routes and colonial efforts but also encouraged political centralization and the slave trade in Madagascar. Malagasy people played an essential role in supporting European global commerce; with far-reaching effects on their communities.Feeding Globalization reshapes our understanding of Indian Ocean and global history by insisting historians should pay attention to the role that food played in supporting other exchanges.
#213659 in Books George Hart Sonny Seals 2016-09-01 2016-09-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 12.30 x 1.30 x 10.30l; .0 #File Name: 0820349356432 pagesHistoric Rural Churches of Georgia
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Magnificently well written book... Gorgeous photographs!By CustomerNot only is this grand book filled with beautiful photographs of old Georgia churches; it is filled with a plethora of honorable; well written history of these churches! This gorgeous book would make a wonderful gift for a wedding or house warming gift and is priced so reasonable you can purchase one for yourself as well!3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Must have for pre and post Civil War tidbits ....or someone wanting a truly beautiful coffee table book with substance.By Isle of Hope SoaperThis is a must have for anyone wanting a unique view of pre and post civil war Georgia from a perspective not yet captured by any other author or historian. The authors do a terrific job of setting the scene in a quick and descriptive manner allowing the reader to get a glimpse into the community at the time of the formation and construction of the church being highlighted and how it was a cornerstone of life in the community.The photos are terrific and capture the beauty of each church while also highlighting the dire conditions of many and the urgency for action to save these structures and celebrate the communities that developed around them.I love reading about pre and post Civil War history from different perspectives and was pleasantly surprised how many nuggets I picked up from the concise write ups for each church in this book. I would recommend pulling up a Georgia map as you page through this book to maximize your enjoyment. This will allow you to see how near or far the church community was to other communities in Georgia during a compelling time in our nations history.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A Must-Have For Students of Southern HistoryBy CustomerSonny Seals and George Hart have produced a "must have" book for any student of history in the south; and may well have spawned a most worthwhile cause in the process. Bravo!
