Piracy and Ransoming in African History

Undergraduate

Captivity and ransoming refer to the seizure and release of captives in exchange for payment. Why were people seized? How did captives and state agents respond to captivity? What happened when ransom negotiations failed? Course Format: Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.