Writing Captivity in the Early Modern Atlantic

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Captivity serves as a lens through which Lisa Voigt examines knowledge, identity, and authority in the early modern imperial world. By analyzing diverse texts from European and Euro-American captives across various languages and genres, the book highlights how these experiences shaped perceptions and narratives during that era. Voigt's exploration reveals the complexities of cultural exchange and the impact of captivity on both individual and collective identities in a time of imperial expansion.