{"title":"Patricia Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Patricia Seed, a distinguished author renowned for her insightful works in the realms of history and military narratives. Her comprehensive understanding of historical events and her ability to weave them into intricate stories make her a beloved figure among history enthusiasts and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout contributions is the book \"Sails and Shadows\", where Patricia skillfully navigates the rich tapestry of naval history. Through detailed research and engaging storytelling, she brings the past to life, exploring the complex dynamics and bravery behind maritime ventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatricia Seed's works are a treasure trove for anyone keen on delving into history's profound depths or gaining a richer perspective on military themes. Whether you are seeking to broaden your historical knowledge or simply enjoy a good story steeped in historical context, Patricia Seed's collection is sure to enlighten and entertain.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sails-and-shadows-by-patricia-seed-9780520415874","title":"Sails and Shadows","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the early Portuguese Empire facilitated the modern slave trade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Portuguese conquered the challenges of sailing the unforgiving Atlantic Ocean, extending their colonial empire along Africa's western shores. With their dedication to developing new sailing techniques and a groundbreaking new understanding of weather patterns and ocean currents, the Portuguese set the tone for the Age of Exploration. But their navigational achievements had horrific consequences for the people of western Africa: subjugation to the slave trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatricia Seed examines the historical and climatic odds that Portuguese seafarers had to overcome to be the first Europeans to tame the Atlantic. Using scientific tools from fields ranging from oceanography to ethnography, she recounts how the Portuguese rapidly innovated and developed profound new understandings of the ocean and sailing. At the same time, she foregrounds the reality that these same innovations enabled them to inflict unimaginable cruelty as, against sometimes violent resistance, they forged what became their spoils of empire: the historic trade in human cargo that enslaved millions across Africa and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSails and Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e is a history of incredible innovation outweighed and overshadowed by the horrors it wrought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306930323692,"sku":"9780520415874","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7379073482373.jpg?v=1771070113"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/patricia-seed.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}