Spanish captives in North Africa in the early modern age / Ellen G. Friedman
1983, 1st edition. Madison, Wisconsin : University of Wisconsin Press. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #424745
ISBN: 0299093808
Physical description'; xxvii, 215 pages ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-202) and index. Contents; The captives and their captors -- The response to the challenge -- Life in captivity -- Religious privileges -- The Trinitarian hospitals -- Procedures and financing -- Negotiations in North Africa -- The rescue. Subjects; Ransom Spain History. Ransom Africa, North History. Pirates Africa, North History. Spaniards Africa, North History. Slavery Africa, North History.
Price: €30.00