Willoughbyland Willoughbyland England's Lost Colony Matthew Parker St Martin's2015Hardback304pp Illustrated207x135mm 9781250112835 Product Code: 508927 Details In the 1650s a group of Cavaliers fled Cromwell’s England for the lush coast of Surinam, where they established a colony named after its founder, Sir ... DetailsBackDetailsIn the 1650s a group of Cavaliers fled Cromwell’s England for the lush coast of Surinam, where they established a colony named after its founder, Sir Francis Willoughby. While leadership of the colony shifted from its democratic foundation towards autocracy, its impact on the indigenous people came to reflect that of empire more widely. As planters and traders were joined by soldiers and mercenaries, the land described by Aphra Behn as ‘delightful and wonderful’ became one of terror and slavery.Read moreRead less publ $26.99now £6.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesHistoryModern HistoryTravel (all)TagsBritish & Irish historyGeographical explorationHistorical geographyHistory of the Americas