About this title: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea focuses upon the seamen's experience in order to illuminate larger historical issues such as the rise of capitalism, the genesis of free wage labor, and the growth of an international working class. These epic themes were intimately bound up with the everyday hopes and fears of the common men who toiled upon ...
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Your search:Books»Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: Merchant Seamen, Pirates and the Anglo-American Maritime World, 1700-1750(30 available copies)
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1989-02-24
ISBN-13:9780521379830ISBN:0521379830
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
Date Published: 1989-02-01
ISBN-13:9780521379830ISBN:0521379830
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780521379830. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780521379830ISBN:0521379830
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 8.98 by 1.06 inches. (337 pages) between the devil and the deep blue sea focuses upon the seamen's experience in order to illuminate larger historical issues. between the devil and the deep blue sea focuses upon the seamen's experience in order to illuminate larger historical issues such as the rise of capitalism, the genesis of free wage labor, and the growth of an international working class. these epic themes were intimately bound up with the everyday hopes and fears of ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780521379830ISBN:0521379830
Description: Very Good. 0521379830. Light wear to cover; front panel is gently creased. Otherwise the book is in perfect condition; pages are clean with NO markings, binding tight. Maritime. Pasadena's finest independent new and used bookstore.; 0.9 x 8.4 x 5.3 Inches; 337 pages. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521379830ISBN:0521379830
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Description: New. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea focuses upon the seamen'Äôs experience in order to illuminate larger historical issues such as the rise of capitalism, the genesis of free wage labor, and the growth of an international working class. These epic themes were intimately bound up with the everyday hopes and fears of the common men who toiled upon the deep. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521379830ISBN:0521379830
Description: New. 0521379830 Absolutely Brand New. No marks and in pristine condition. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
"Marxist claptrap beyond the usual liberal academic extreme. Rediker's Pirates of the Caribbean as a working class prototypical labor union is a caricature almost as amusing and ridiculous as Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean."
"I had to read this for school. I love History, I wanted to be Marcus Rediker when I grew up (when I was in school). *sigh* Back when I was going to do History for a job... Very readable, wasn't torture like so many other required readings."
"A scholarly examination of the many socio-political aspects of life as a sailor in the 18th century. Particularly interesting are sections on the sailor as an early proponent of reforms in the labor process (did you know the term "strike" for a collective work stoppage originated after sailors struck their ships sails and refused to work vessels until their demands for better conditions were met?). Includes a section on piracy and its origins in the desire to revolt against harsh working conditions and the often violent masters of merchant and Naval vessels. A great read for anyone interested in maritime history during the age of sail."
"A very interesting history of the maritime world of the period. Rediker gives great attention to even the seemingly-mundane details. A fascinating read."
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