HS 358 - Empire, Colonies, Slavery: France and the Atlantic World (16th - 18th Century)

This course addresses the relationship of Nantes and France with the Atlantic world and the North-American continent as part of the 16th to 18th century colonization. Nantes plays a central part in the triangular trade until the early 19th century. Economic, political and social relations will be particularly developed during this course.