Slaves From the Tamil Coast and European Trade Around the World

Slaves From the Tamil Coast and European Trade Around the World (1547-1792), Volume 1, is a scholarly history examining the involvement of the Tamil region in the global slave trade. This volume analyzes how European commercial networks facilitated the forced transport of individuals from the Tamil coast to distant continents. The text details the lives of those enslaved, focusing on their labor experiences and the social networks they formed while displaced.

The study traces these migrations to diverse destinations, including Mexico City, Cape Town, Manila, and various locations across Europe and North America. By utilizing detailed archival sources, this history volume provides new perspectives on transnational merchant networks and intercontinental shipping. It highlights the deep entanglement of the Tamil coast within global markets and the systemic nature of early modern forced migrations.