The Royal Navy and the British Atlantic World, c. 17501820

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Focusing on the Royal Navy's pivotal role, the book explores its influence in shaping the British Atlantic during the eighteenth century. It examines the interplay between naval supremacy, commercial politics, and the evolution of national and imperial identities, which were vital for the British Atlantic empire's development. Scholars contribute insights into how the Navy safeguarded and molded the empire amidst significant historical events, challenging traditional boundaries of the Atlantic world and enhancing our understanding of Britain's maritime legacy.