Les gens de mer de Saintonge, de l'Atlantique subi à l'Atlantique choisi (1760-1860)

At the turn of the 19th century, a strong wind of change blew on the seamen of Saintonge. Before the French Revolution, the maritime economy had been dominated by the big harbours and the international trade. Therefore, rural seamen were forced to leave their families behind, travel to the closest c...

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Main Author: Thierry Sauzeau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: UMR 5136- France, Amériques, Espagne – Sociétés, Pouvoirs, Acteurs (FRAMESPA) 2012-03-01
Series:Les Cahiers de Framespa
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Online Access:http://journals.openedition.org/framespa/1223