Piracy
2 articles tagged with "Piracy"
The Rise of Sugar and Slavery in the Caribbean
Explore the rise of sugar cultivation and slavery in Guadeloupe and Martinique during the 17th and 18th centuries, highlighting economic shifts, slave trade, piracy, and colonial rivalry.
Caribbean Agriculture and Parasitic Industries: The Early Colonial Period
Early Caribbean colonization faced labor shortages leading to piracy and smuggling, setting a precedent for future European dominance through state-sponsored ventures.