The Ocean Is a Wilderness: Atlantic Piracy and the Limits of State Authority, 1688-1856
by Guy Chet
In The Ocean Is a Wilderness, Guy Chet explores Atlantic piracy from 1688 to 1856, portraying the ocean as a vast wilderness that tested the limits of state authority. The work examines how pirates exploited these ungoverned spaces, influencing the evolution of governance and maritime law in the Atlantic world.
About This Book
The Ocean Is a Wilderness delves into the era of Atlantic piracy spanning 1688 to 1856, highlighting the expansive and untamed nature of the ocean as a domain where state authority often faltered.
Author Guy Chet investigates the dynamics of piracy in this period, focusing on how pirates operated in regions where governmental control was limited or absent.
The book addresses the broader implications of these maritime activities on the development and limits of state power during a transformative time in history.
Through historical analysis, it provides insights into the challenges faced by authorities in asserting dominance over the high seas.
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