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West Africa (1977) surveys the first century of European enterprise rivalry, and exploitation in West Africa. It examines the achievements of the Portuguese during the century following their exploration of its shores, and the successive attempts of its rivals Castilians, the French and English to disrupt the commercial monopoly claimed by Portugal in West African waters.



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1. Castilo-Portuguese Rivalry in Senegambia, 1454–56 2. Portuguese Progress, Especially after the Grant to Fernao Gomes, 1456–75 3. The Challenge of Castile, 1475–80 4. The Consolidation of the Portuguese Monopoly, 1480–1530 5. Trade and Fortification in West Africa, 1480–1578 6. French Intervention in West Africa, 1530–53 7. Triple Rivalry in West Africa, 1553–59 8. Monopoly on the Wane, 1559–78

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 1 March 2023
      ISBN-13 9781032424958
      978-1032424958
      ISBN-10 1032424958
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      Biography: adventurers and explorers Colonialism and imperialism

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      West Africa (1977) surveys the first century of European enterprise rivalry, and exploitation in West Africa. It examines the achievements of the Portuguese during the century following their exploration of its shores, and the successive attempts of its rivals Castilians, the French and English to disrupt the commercial monopoly claimed by Portugal in West African waters.



      Table of Contents

      1. Castilo-Portuguese Rivalry in Senegambia, 1454–56 2. Portuguese Progress, Especially after the Grant to Fernao Gomes, 1456–75 3. The Challenge of Castile, 1475–80 4. The Consolidation of the Portuguese Monopoly, 1480–1530 5. Trade and Fortification in West Africa, 1480–1578 6. French Intervention in West Africa, 1530–53 7. Triple Rivalry in West Africa, 1553–59 8. Monopoly on the Wane, 1559–78

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