The Nootka Sound Controversy: A dissertation (eBook)

Enriched edition. Deciphering the Nootka Sound Conflict: A deep dive into 18th-century maritime disputes and diplomatic intricacies

William R. Manning (Autor)

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2019
208 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406616826-1 (EAN)

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In "The Nootka Sound Controversy: A Dissertation," William R. Manning meticulously dissects the intricate geopolitical tensions surrounding the Nootka Sound dispute during the late 18th century, a pivotal moment that shaped North American maritime law and colonial politics. Combining rigorous historical analysis with a clear, analytical writing style, Manning delves into primary sources, including letters, treaties, and diplomatic exchanges, employing a narrative that interweaves legal theory with historical events. His dissertation offers a comprehensive examination of the competing claims of Britain and Spain, highlighting the implications on indigenous peoples and maritime exploration while situating the controversy within broader colonial ambitions of European powers in the Pacific Northwest. William R. Manning, an accomplished historian with a focus on maritime history and colonial studies, draws from a rich background in international law and anthropology that informs his insights into the Nootka Sound dispute. His academic journey, including extensive research in archival materials and an emphasis on transnational relationships, has equipped him with a nuanced understanding of the socio-political landscapes that fueled these tensions, making his analysis both informed and compelling. This dissertation is indispensable for scholars and students of early American history or maritime law, as it not only elucidates a critical conflict of the period but also serves as a lens through which contemporary issues of sovereignty and territorial disputes can be examined. Manning's thorough investigation challenges readers to consider the enduring complexities of colonial encounters and their lasting effects.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.5.2021
• Einführung: Wren Sharp
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Wren Sharp
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 18th century • 18th century politics • academic maritime analysis • B.C. • British Spanish relations • Canadian History • Colonial maritime history • Diplomatic negotiations • Dissertation • early exploration conflict • European exploration • Foreign Relations • Great Britain • historical political controversy • History • Indigenous peoples • International Relations • International relations study • Maritime Law • Nootka Sound • Nootka Sound Controversy • Nootka Sound dispute • Pacific Northwest colonization • Ph. D. • scholarly dissertation research • Spain • Thesis • Vancouver Island • William R. Manning