A Philosophical And Political History V1: Of The Settlements And Trade Of The Europeans In The East And West Indies (1777)

By Abbé Raynal

Book Overview

A Philosophical and Political History Volume 1: Of the Settlements and Trade of the Europeans in the East and West Indies is a book written by Abbe Raynal in 1777. The book is a comprehensive account of the European colonization and trade in the East and West Indies, covering the period from the early 16th century to the mid-18th century. The author provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and economic factors that led to the European expansion in these regions. He also examines the impact of colonialism on the indigenous populations and the slave trade that was prevalent during this time. The book is written in a philosophical and political style and is considered a seminal work in the field of colonial studies. It is a valuable resource for historians, political scientists, and scholars interested in the impact of European colonization on the world.In Five Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165279606
• ISBN13: 9781165279609
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"