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Introduction to Colonization, Piracy, and Trade in Early Modern Europe: The Roles of Powerful Women and Queens

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Much as Europe attained global prominence during the early modern era, it was a time of ascendancy for prominent European women too. Examining the roles of female rulers and of other powerful women in what were viewed as exclusively male vocations presents several thought-provoking contrasts. During the early modern era, women were rarely allowed on ships, especially on pirate vessels, and yet female rulers like Elizabeth encouraged men at sea to steal from England’s enemies. Through different case studies, this edited collection reveals the political, diplomatic, and cultural stakes that were encompassed in colonization, piracy, and trade. Moreover, they show how queens were involved or represented in such traditionally masculine endeavors. In analyzing how their power was constructed through such concepts, or how they negotiated peace or trade agreements, this volume sheds light on the complex and multilayered identity of queenship in general.

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Probasco, N., Paranque, E., Jowitt, C. (2017). Introduction to Colonization, Piracy, and Trade in Early Modern Europe: The Roles of Powerful Women and Queens. In: Paranque, E., Probasco, N., Jowitt, C. (eds) Colonization, Piracy, and Trade in Early Modern Europe. Queenship and Power. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57159-1_1

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