by John H. Elliott · TAURUS · tapa dura · ISBN 9788430606177
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The book 'Empires of the Atlantic World' by John H. Elliott offers a comparative analysis of the Spanish and British colonial empires in America from 1492 to 1830. The author examines the similarities and differences in the colonization process, colonial societies, imperial government, and independence movements. It highlights how the political, economic, and social structures of both Americas resembled each other despite their differences, influencing 21st-century America. This expert analysis combines in-depth research with a compelling narrative, addressing fundamental themes such as interest in empires, the comparative angle, and the imperial encounter with local resistance.
Sir John Huxtable Elliott was a British historian and Hispanist who was Regius Professor at the University of Oxford and honorary fellow of Oriel College, Oxford, and Trinity College, Cambridge. He published under the name J. H. Elliott.
