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Piracy and the American Sovereign Imaginary

Description:

Between 1815 and 1830, the western Atlantic experienced a surge in maritime piracy. The United States was confronted with the ancient specter of hostis humani generis, the enemy of all, which threatened the safety and prosperity of the young maritime nation. Questions emerged: Who was responsible for policing international waters?...

Keyword:

postsovereignty, universal jurisdiction, nineteenth century, rhetoric, sovereignty, and piracy

Subject:

Communication Studies

Creator:

Robert Elliot Mills

Owner:

Scholarly Digital Publishing

Date Uploaded:

02/22/2019

Date Modified:

02/22/2019

Date Created:

2018-01-01

Resource Type:

Dissertation