Maritime Quarantine: The British Experience, c.1650-1900 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781138274129)

As a maritime trading nation, the issue of quarantine was one of constant concern to Britain. Whilst naturally keen to promote international trade, there was a constant fear of importing potentially devastating diseases into British territories. This groundbreaking study examines the methods by which British authorities sought to keep their territories free from contagious diseases, and the reactions to, and practical consequences of, these policies. Drawing upon a wealth of documentary sources, a vivid picture is painted of this controversial episode in British political and mercantile history.

Author: John Booker
ISBN-10: 1138274127
ISBN-13: 9781138274129
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 10/03/2016
Pages: 644
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.96lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.30d