Edges of Transatlantic Commerce in the Long Eighteenth Century

Edges of Transatlantic Commerce in the Long Eighteenth Century explores the boundaries of the Atlantic in the eighteenth century, focusing on commerce and its impact on shared or conflicting ideas of value, affective experiences, and national economies. It reimagines the edge as a liminal space with potential for alternative historical and aesthetic knowledge by investigating what is exchanged, sold, or communicated across the Atlantic.

Format: Hardback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The exploration of the boundaries of the Atlantic in the eighteenth century takes center stage in Edges of Transatlantic Commerce. This insightful work delves into the multifaceted realm of commerce, encompassing a wide range of documented and undocumented encounters that touch upon essential themes such as shared or conflicting notions of value, emotional experiences of the emerging global system, and the growth of national economies. Moreover, it sheds light on the opponents of these developments. By examining the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultural expressions on the peripheries of transatlantic commercial relations and geography in the eighteenth century, the chapters in this collection redefine the edge as a liminal space brimming with potential for alternative historical and aesthetic knowledge. To provide a more tangible foundation for this inquiry, the chapters engage in a detailed exploration of the tangible aspects of commerce that traverse the Atlantic, examining how ideas are shaped, concealed, undermined, or exploited through intricate exchanges. By drawing from diverse contexts and disciplinary perspectives, Edges of Transatlantic Commerce offers valuable insights into previously overlooked aspects of the transatlantic world, fostering a deeper appreciation of the value that the edges afford us in our understanding.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 158 x 235 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367407254