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Empires of the Atlantic World: Britain and Spain in America 1492 - 1830

J.H. Elliott
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Empires of the Atlantic World: Britain and Spain in America 1492 - 1830

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006

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J.H. Elliott

Empires of the Atlantic World: Britain and Spain in America 1492 - 1830

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

546

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Britain And Spain • 1492 - 1830

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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J.H. Elliott's Empires of the Atlantic World: Britain and Spain in America 1492 - 1830 explores the parallel histories of the British and Spanish empires in the Americas. It examines their colonial policies, economic systems, cultural exchanges, and the impact on indigenous peoples from conquest through independence, highlighting both commonalities and differences in their imperial experiences.

Informative

Contemplative

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

604 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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J.H. Elliott's Empires of the Atlantic World is praised for its comprehensive comparison of British and Spanish colonial history, showcasing scholarly depth and insight. Some find its dense detail overwhelming, but its clear analysis of imperial strategies and cultural interactions is highly valued. A must-read for those interested in colonial history.

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Who Should Read Empires of the Atlantic World: Britain and Spain in America 1492 - 1830?

Readers interested in Empires of the Atlantic World: Britain and Spain in America 1492-1830 by J.H. Elliott are likely history enthusiasts drawn to comparative analyses of colonial powers. Fans of works like Bernard Bailyn's The Barbarous Years or David Armitage's The Declaration of Independence may find this book engaging.

4.2

604 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

546

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Britain And Spain • 1492 - 1830

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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