To examine the social and economic life of a West African woman within the context of Portuguese colonialism.
Analyzed historical records of a local businesswoman's interactions with the Inquisition
Focused on the dynamics of an Atlantic port town
Investigated aspects of slave-trading activity during the era
Provided insights into the daily experiences of women in colonial settings
Illustrated the complexities of slave-trading hubs
Highlighted the intersection of local business and colonial power dynamics
Abstract
A new history uses records of a local businesswoman’s brush with the Inquisition as a window into everyday life in an Atlantic port town and slave-trading hub under Portuguese colonial rule.