Edwards, Bryan 1743-1800
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279
works in
1,080
publications in
3
languages and
10,214
library holdings
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History
Maps
Military history
Pictorial works
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Author, win, Other, Attributed name, Editor, Redactor, Thesis advisor, Composer, Correspondent
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Most widely held works about
Bryan Edwards
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A New atlas of the West-Indian islands, viz. a general map of the West-Indies. : Jamaica, Barbadoes, Grenada, St. Vincents, Dominica, St. Christopher's and Nevis, Antigua, Vurgun Islands, Tobago, Hispaniola
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Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures by Christie's London(
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Bryan Edwards Esqr. by David Edwin(
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Autograph letter signed from Bryan Edwards, Southampton, to John Stockdale by Bryan Edwards(
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Miscellaneous papers by Bryan Edwards(
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Most widely held works by
Bryan Edwards
Thoughts on the late proceedings of government respecting the trade of the West India islands with the United States of North America by Bryan Edwards (
Book
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77
editions published
between
1784
and
2012
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
364
libraries
worldwide
The history, civil and commercial, of the British West Indies : With a continuation to the present time by Bryan Edwards (
Book
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61
editions published
between
1818
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2016
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English
and held by
356
libraries
worldwide
An historical survey of the French colony in the island of St. Domingo : comprehending a short account of its ancient government, political state, population, productions, and exports ; a narrative of the calamities which have desolated the country ever since the year 1789, with some reflections on their causes and probable consequences ; and a detail of the military transactions of the British army in that island to the end of 1794 by Bryan Edwards (
Book
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32
editions published
between
1797
and
2016
in
French and English
and held by
166
libraries
worldwide
Bryan Edwards (1743-1800) was a wealthy West Indian planter, politician and historian. He vigorously opposed the abolition of the slave trade, since the sugar industry relied heavily on it. An Historical Survey of the French Colony in the Island of St. Domingo was published in 1797. St Domingo (now Haiti) had been one of the most prosperous West Indian economies, producing more sugar and coffee than all the British West Indies combined. The harsh treatment of the slaves under the French code noir led to a widespread revolt in 1791, in part inspired by the French Revolution. An alliance between white planters and the British to take over the island was unsuccessful. Edwards feared that the revolt would spread to other islands, destroying their trade. The rebellion in St Domingo was of major significance, as it led to the colony becoming the first independent black-ruled republic in 1804
The proceedings of the Governor and Assembly of Jamaica in regard to the Maroon Negroes: by Jamaica (
Book
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21
editions published
between
1796
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2014
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English
and held by
108
libraries
worldwide
A wealthy planter in the West Indies, Bryan Edwards (1743-1800) lived in Jamaica during the peak of its sugar wealth. Upon his return to England in 1792, he wrote several books on the West Indies, including a multi-volume history of the British colonies. The present work, first published in 1796, relates to the recent conflict between the British and Jamaicans descended from runaway slaves, known as Maroons. Living mostly in isolated mountain communities, the Maroons had been granted certain rights under a 1739 treaty. However, by 1795, with a new governor ruling the island, tensions re-emerged and resulted in another war. Prefaced by Edwards' extended discussion of the Maroons and the origins of the conflict, this collection of documents and letters represents a valuable source in the study of Jamaican history and that of British colonialism in the Caribbean
An historical survey of the French colony in the island of St. Domingo : comprehending a short account of its ancient government, political state, population, productions, and exports : a narrative of the calamities which have desolated the country ever since the year 1789, with some reflections of their causes and probable consequences : and a detail of the military transactions of the British army in that island to the end of 1794 by Bryan Edwards (
Book
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38
editions published
between
1797
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2010
in
English
and held by
107
libraries
worldwide
"Comprehending a short account of its ancient government, political state, population, productions, and exports : a narrative of the calamities which have desolated the country ever since the year 1789, with some reflections of their causes and probable consequences : and a detail of the military transactions of the British army in that island to the end of 1794"--Facsimile title page
New atlas of the British West Indies ... : a general map of the West-Indies by Bryan Edwards (
Map
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3
editions published
between
1818
and
1980
in
English
and held by
76
libraries
worldwide
The history, civil and commercial, of the British West Indies by Bryan Edwards (
Book
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English
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55
libraries
worldwide
History of the British West Indies by Bryan Edwards (
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22
editions published
between
1818
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1985
in
English and Undetermined
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48
libraries
worldwide
The history, civil and commercial, of the British colonies in the West Indies by Bryan Edwards (
Book
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24
editions published
between
1793
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2012
in
3
languages
and held by
47
libraries
worldwide
Poems written chiefly in the West Indies-- by Bryan Edwards (
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10
editions published
between
1792
and
2005
in
English
and held by
26
libraries
worldwide
The history of the West-Indies. Dedicated by permission to His Majesty This day is published, illustrated with a large two sheet map of the West-Indies, in two volumes quarto, price 2l. 2s. in boards ; the history, civil and commercial, of the British colonies in the West-Indies: Containing a political and toprographical survey of the several English sugar islands ; a comprehensive account of their ancient and present inhabitants, agriculture, and production, laws, government, constitutions, and commerce ; an historical review of the slave trade ; including some observations on the character, genius, dispositions, and situation of the enslaved Africans. Together with several incidental disquisitions, illustrative of the value and importance of these colonies, and their relation towards the several great interests, the manufactures, navigation, revenues, and lands of Great Britain. By Bryan Edwards, Esq. of this Island of Jamaica by John Stockdale (
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3
editions published
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1793
in
English
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0
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Advertising Africa, West America American Revolution (1775-1783) Art--Private collections Bahamas Biography Blacks Botany British British colonies Caribbean Area Chalmers, George, Commerce Commercial policy Cuba Diplomatic relations Dominican Republic Dominican Republic--Santo Domingo Economic history Edwards, Bryan, English poetry French colonies Great Britain Great Britain.--Parliament Haiti Haiti--Saint-Domingue Territory under British occupation, 1793-1798 Hispaniola Indians of the West Indies Jamaica Lesser Antilles--West Indies, French Maps Maroons Maroon War (Jamaica : 1795-1796) Merchants Politics and government Revolution (Haiti : 1791-1804) Sermons, English Slavery Slavery--Law and legislation Slaves Slave trade Stockdale, John, Travel United States West Indies West Indies--British West Indies Wilberforce, William,
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Alternative Names
B. E 1743-1800 B. E. (Bryan Edwards), 1743-1800 Bryan Edwards British politician Bryan Edwards politicien britannique Bryan Edwards político británico Bryand, Edouard Bryand, Edouard 1743-1800 Bryand, Edward Bryand, Edward 1743-1800 E, B. 1743-1800 E., B. (Bryan Edwards), 1743-1800 Edouard, Bryan Édouard, Bryan 1743-1800 Édouard, Bryand 1743-1800 Edwards 1743-1800 Mr Edwards, Brian Edwards Brian 1743-1800 Edwards (Bryan), Mr, 1743-1800 Edwards, Mr. (Bryan), 1743-1800 بريان إدواردز سياسي بريطاني
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