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Anna Suranyi provides new insight into the lives of hundreds of thousands of British and Irish men, women, and children crossed the Atlantic during the seventeenth century as indentured servants.

Focusing on the interplay of cultural themes from 1450 to 1900, the book explores how ships, goods, diseases, and ideas interconnected the Atlantic basin. It is structured into five sections that delve into significant aspects like gender, social developments, economic factors, and prevailing ideologies, highlighting the intricate relationships that shaped Atlantic history during this transformative period.

Focusing on early modern travel literature, this book explores how concepts of national identity, imperialism, and orientalism were articulated for English audiences. Dr. Suranyi employs insights from history, anthropology, and literary studies to analyze cultural stereotypes used by English travelers in their portrayals of Europe, Ireland, and the Ottoman Empire. Key themes include civility versus barbarism, with cultural traits like food, cleanliness, and gender roles serving as evaluative criteria. This work enhances understanding of travel literature's role in the emergence of nationalism and cultural intersections.