Abstract
This essay treats two related historical phenomena, the Chinese demand for silver and the Black Legend idea of “Spanish cruelty” in early modern English ideologies of slavery, empire, and free trade. Comparisons between circulating silver and runaway slaves inscribed fugitivity with a type of black aesthetic and market value that can be seen across theatrical performances, economic treatises, travel writing, and chinoiserie art.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
