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The story of the exceptional life of the intrepid Elizabeth Marsh, an 18th century woman who was caught up in trade, imperialism, war, exploration, migration, and new ideas. 'Stimulating and impressive' "Financial Times"
Synopsis
From the author of 'Britons', the story of the exceptional life of the intrepid Elizabeth Marsh -- an extraordinary woman of her time who was caught up in trade, imperialism, war, exploration, migration, growing maritime reach, and new ideas. Linda Colley's new book breaks the boundaries between biography, family stories and global history.
