Atlantic History in the Nineteenth Century

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Focusing on the interactions between the Americas, Africa, and Europe, this book explores the vibrant Atlantic community that thrived into the nineteenth century. It highlights how advancements in transportation and communication facilitated the movement of revolutionaries, migrants, merchants, and tourists from 1789 to 1914, fostering exchanges of people, commodities, and ideas. By extending the timeline of Atlantic world history to the onset of the First World War, Niels Eichhorn reveals the intricate dynamics of change during this transformative period.