The Royal Navy and the British Atlantic World, c. 17501820

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Focusing on the Royal Navy's pivotal role, the book explores its influence in shaping the British Atlantic during the eighteenth century. It examines the interplay between naval supremacy, commercial protection politics, and the evolution of national and imperial identities, all vital to the British Atlantic empire's development. Scholars contribute insights into how the Navy navigated the tumultuous period of war and revolution from the Seven Years War to the Napoleonic conflicts, challenging conventional boundaries of the Atlantic world and enriching the understanding of Britain's maritime history.