Privateers of the Americas : Spanish American privateering from the United States in the early republic /

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"Privateers of the Americas examines raids on Spanish shipping conducted from the United States during the early 1800s. These activities were sanctioned by, and conducted on behalf of, republics in Spanish America aspiring to independence from Spain. Among the available histories of privateerin...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Head, David (Historian) (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Athens, Georgia : University Of Georgia Press, [2015]
Series:Early American places.
Subjects:
1800-1899
Privateering > United States > History > 19th century.
Privateering > Latin America > History > 19th century.
Privateering > Caribbean Area > History > 19th century.
Geopolitics > United States > History > 19th century.
Géopolitique > États-Unis > Histoire > 19e siècle.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Marine & Naval.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Military Science.
HISTORY > Military > Naval.
Geopolitics
International relations
Privateering
Latin America > History > Wars of Independence, 1806-1830.
Latin America > History, Naval > 19th century.
Spain > Relations > United States > History.
United States > Relations > Spain > History.
Amérique latine > Histoire > 1806-1830 (Guerres d'indépendance)
Amérique latine > Histoire navale > 19e siècle.
Caribbean Area
Latin America
Spain
United States
History
Naval history
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Captain Chaytor's dilemma
  • 1. Diplomacy with Spain and Spanish America
  • 2. New Orleans and Barataria
  • 3. Baltimore
  • 4. Galveston and Amelia Island
  • 5. Service and toil in Spanish America
  • Conclusion: Captain Chaytor comes home.

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