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On the Rim of the Caribbean: Colonial Georgia and the British Atlantic World,New
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How did colonial Georgia, an economic backwater in its early days, make its way into the burgeoning Caribbean and Atlantic economies where trade spilled over national boundaries, merchants operated in multiple markets, and the transport of enslaved Africans bound together four continents?In On the Rim of the Caribbean, Paul M. Pressly interprets Georgia's place in the Atlantic world in light of recent work in transnational and economic history. He considers how a tiny elite of newly arrived merchants, adapting to local culture but loyal to a larger vision of the British empire, led the colony into overseas trade. From this perspective, Pressly examines the ways in which Georgia came to share many of the characteristics of the sugar islands, how Savannah developed as a 'Caribbean' town, the dynamics of an emerging slave market, and the role of merchantplanters as leaders in forging a highly adaptive economic culture open to innovation. The colony's rapid growth holds a larger story: how a frontier where Carolinians played so large a role earned its own distinctive character.Georgia's slowness in responding to the revolutionary movement, Pressly maintains, had a larger context. During the colonial era, the lowcountry remained oriented to the West Indies and Atlantic and failed to develop close ties to the North American mainland as had South Carolina. He suggests that the American Revolution initiated the process of bringing the lowcountry into the orbit of the mainland, a process that would extend well beyond the Revolution.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'On the Rim of the Caribbean'? A: The book examines colonial Georgia's role in the Atlantic world, particularly its economic development and trade connections with the Caribbean and beyond.
- Q: Who is the author of 'On the Rim of the Caribbean'? A: The author is Paul M. Pressly, who explores Georgia's historical context and its connections to the British Atlantic.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in this book? A: Key themes include the emergence of a slave market, the development of Savannah as a 'Caribbean' town, and the influence of a small group of merchants on Georgia's economic culture.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on March 1, 2013.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring no wear or damage.
- Q: How many pages does 'On the Rim of the Caribbean' have? A: The book contains 392 pages.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: Yes, this book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the historical dynamics of colonial Georgia, its economic ties to the Caribbean, and the social and cultural implications of these connections.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is ideal for historians, students of colonial history, and anyone interested in the economic history of the Atlantic world.
- Q: Is there an edition of the book that features illustrations? A: Yes, this book is an illustrated edition, providing visual context to the historical narrative.