Conquest, Piracy, and Slavery: A History of the Atlantic

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Emphasis will be placed on patterns of change and continuity since the fifteenth century. Topics such as the slave trade, colonial encounters, and race will inform the lectures, discussions, and group activities. The experiences and culture of peasants and elites will underscore how people interacted and made their own history. P: Critical Issues in Human Inquiry course or HRS 100 or HRS 101 .