The Queen's Slave Trader by Nick Hazlewood
Offers an account of the life, exploits and character of notorious sea-dog John Hawkyns, England's first slave trader. This book tells the story of England's incursions into the trade she would come to dominate, the way they were used to attack the Portuguese and Spanish super-powers, and the involvement for the first, but not the last.
"Hazlewood's book is a tour de force" -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A gripping tale and a sterling analysis of England's first foray into the nastiest of human enterprises." -- Kirkus Reviews "[An] engrossing, well-researched account." -- Booklist "Hazlewood writes with precision, passion and the ease born of familiarity with his subject." -- Cleveland Plain Dealer
Nick Hazlewood has a degree in history and is a freelance journalist and writer, he lives in North London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780060935696 |
| ISBN 10 | 0060935693 |
| Title | The Queen's Slave Trader |
| Author | Nick Hazlewood |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2005-11-22 |
| Number of pages | 464 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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