Class and Colonialism in Antarctic Exploration, 1750–1920

Taylor & Francis

Between 1750 and 1920 over 15,000 people visited Antarctica. Despite such a large number the historiography has ignored all but a few celebrated explorers. Maddison presents a study of Antarctic exploration, telling the story of these forgotten facilitators, he argues that Antarctic exploration can be seen as an offshoot of European colonialism. > Between 1750 and 1920 over 15,000 people visited Antarctica. Despite such a large number the historiography has ignored all but a few celebrated explorers. Maddison presents a study of Antarctic exploration, telling the story of these forgotten facilitators, he argues that Antarctic exploration can be seen as an offshoot of European colonialism. > Introduction; Part I Colonialism, Capitalism and the Discovery of Antarctica; Chapter 1 Colonialism and the Discovery of Antarctica; Chapter 2 Antarctic Exploration, Colonial Capitalism and Circuits of Necessity, 1776'\u201D1850; Part II Class and Antarctic Exploration, 1750'\u201C1850; Chap;