Ottoman Algeria in Western Diplomatic History with ... - Bibliothèque

CHAPTER II
Corsairing between Distortions and Legitimacy 62
1. Distortions and Definitions 64
1. 1. Corsairing or Retaliatory Muslim Warfare 65
1. 2. Barbary: Misconceptions and Prejudices
1. 2. 1. Defining ‘Barbary’
1. 2. 2. Ideological Interpretation
1. 3. Slavery and Captivity
1. 3. 1. Slavery in the Mediterranean Basin
1. 3. 2. Muslim and Christian Captives
2. The Legal Context of Corsairing 85
2. 1. Corsairing vs. Piracy 87
2. 2. Legal Definitions and Statutes 92
2. 3. Corsairing: An Act of War 94
3. Algiers: A Corsairing State 99
3. 1. A Question of Sovereignty 100
3. 2. Diplomatic Recognition and de facto Independence 102
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CHAPTER III
Corsairing Diplomacy, 1619-1816 108
1. The Diplomatic Context of Corsairing 109
1. 1. The Background: Impact of European Peace on Algiers 109
1. 2. Foundations of Corsairing Diplomacy 113
2. The Lasting Principles of Corsairing Diplomacy 124
2. 1. Sovereignty 125
2. 2. Free Navigation and Passports 127
2. 3. Treaties and Tributes 128
2. 4. Slavery and Redemption 132
2. 5. Method of Negotiating Treaties 139
3. Decline of Corsairing Diplomacy 143
3. 1. Developments affecting Corsairing Diplomacy after 1791 144
3. 2. Technological Backwardness 150
3. 3. Economic Difficulties 152
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