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Between King Cotton and Queen Victoria: How Pirates, Smugglers, and Scoundrels Almost Saved the Confederacy (U Georgia Press, 2025) by Dr. Beau Cleland recenters our understanding of the Civil War by framing it as a hemispheric affair, deeply influen... more

Analyzing dress, costume, and fashion in Puerto Rico, Dress, Fashion, and National Identity in Puerto Rico: Taínos to Beauty Queens (Bloomsbury, 2025) by Dr. José Blanco F. & Raúl J. Vázquez-López utilizes case studies that explore national identity ... more

In An Unformed Map: Geographies of Belonging Between Africa and the Caribbean (Duke UP, 2025), Philip Janzen traces the intellectual trajectories of Caribbean people who joined the British and French colonial administrations in Africa between 1890 a... more

H. C. C. Astwood: minister and missionary, diplomat and politician, enigma in the annals of US history. In Dominican Crossroads: H.C.C. Astwood and the Moral Politics of Race-Making in the Age of Emancipation (Duke UP, 2024), Christina Cecelia Davi... more

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José Blanco
Associate professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion Institute of Technology
Episode: José Blanco F. and Raúl J. Vázquez-López, "Dress, Fashion, and National Identity in Puerto Rico: Taínos to Beauty Queens" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
Raúl Vázquez-López
Teaches at the Fashion Institute of Technology, with a background in publishing and research
Fashion Institute of Technology
Episode: José Blanco F. and Raúl J. Vázquez-López, "Dress, Fashion, and National Identity in Puerto Rico: Taínos to Beauty Queens" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
Dr. Beau Cleland
Assistant Professor of History
University of Calgary
Episode: Beau Cleland, "Between King Cotton and Queen Victoria: How Pirates, Smugglers, and Scoundrels Almost Saved the Confederacy" (U Georgia Press, 2025)
Philip Janzen
Assistant Professor of History at the University of Florida specializing in African and Caribbean history
University of Florida
Episode: Philip Janzen, "An Unformed Map: Geographies of Belonging Between Africa and the Caribbean" (Duke UP, 2025)
Christina Davidson
Author and historian specializing in Dominican and Caribbean history
Duke University Press
Episode: Christina Cecelia Davidson, "Dominican Crossroads: H.C.C. Astwood and the Moral Politics of Race-Making in the Age of Emancipation" (Duke UP, 2024)
Renata Keller
Associate Professor of History at the University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno
Episode: Renata Keller, "The Fate of the Americas: The Cuban Missile Crisis and the Hemispheric Cold War" (UNC Press, 2025)
Aliyah Khan
Author and Caribbean Muslim scholar
Rutgers University Press
Episode: Aliyah Khan, "Far From Mecca: Globalizing the Muslim Caribbean" (Rutgers UP, 2020)
Dr. Kathleen Wilson
Cultural historian specializing in 18th century Britain and its empire.
Cambridge University Press
Episode: Kathleen Wilson, "Strolling Players of Empire: Theater and Performances of Power in the British Imperial Provinces, 1656–1833" (Cambridge UP, 2022)
Ronnie Soares
Dancer turned DJ who became a prominent figure in the disco scene of the 1970s.
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Caleb Zakarin
Editor of New Books Network

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Beau Cleland, "Between King Cotton and Queen Victoria: How Pirates, Smugglers, and Scoundrels Almost Saved the Confederacy" (U Georgia Press, 2025)
Q: Is there anything further we want to discuss to conclude?
It's important to recognize that the actions of non-state actors in both colonial and international contexts were pivotal in shaping the course of the war, often distracting significant political and military efforts.
Beau Cleland, "Between King Cotton and Queen Victoria: How Pirates, Smugglers, and Scoundrels Almost Saved the Confederacy" (U Georgia Press, 2025)
Q: What kind of foundation are they building on? Before the war, for instance, were there already links between places that are now part of the Confederacy and these British Caribbean colonies?
There were existing familial networks and trade networks between Florida and the Bahamas that became crucial in establishing trade during the war.
Beau Cleland, "Between King Cotton and Queen Victoria: How Pirates, Smugglers, and Scoundrels Almost Saved the Confederacy" (U Georgia Press, 2025)
Q: Could you please start us off by introducing yourself a little bit and tell us why you decided to write this book?
Sure, I'm currently an Assistant Professor of History at the University of Calgary, and my book project began with questions about transnational conflicts and my experiences in the US Army.
José Blanco F. and Raúl J. Vázquez-López, "Dress, Fashion, and National Identity in Puerto Rico: Taínos to Beauty Queens" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
Q: Why is Puerto Rico's status as the last Spanish-speaking colony a central theme in your book?
Puerto Rico's colonial status provides a rich context for exploring national identity and formation through dress and fashion, emphasizing the importance of both the island and the diaspora in shaping these identities.
José Blanco F. and Raúl J. Vázquez-López, "Dress, Fashion, and National Identity in Puerto Rico: Taínos to Beauty Queens" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
Q: Could you each please introduce yourselves a little bit and tell us why you decided to write this book and why do it together?
José Blanco introduced himself as an associate professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology specializing in fashion history and cultural aspects of dress. Raúl Vázquez-López shared his background in publishing and research on Puerto Rican culture and fashion, highlighting their personal relationship as a couple working together on this project.

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The content features in-depth discussions with scholars focused on various aspects of Caribbean studies, ranging from cultural narratives and histories to contemporary issues faced by Caribbean communities. The interviews often revolve around newly published books, providing insights into the research and developments within this dynamic field. Notable themes include the intersection of Caribbean identity with global discourses, contributions of marginalized voices in literature, and the historical complexities that define the Caribbean experience. Listeners can expect a blend of academic rigor, personal anecdotes, and cultural critiques that shed light on the multifaceted Caribbean landscape.

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