Mooring the Global Archive

Discover the groundbreaking work of Martin Dusinberre in Mooring the Global Archive, published by Cambridge University Press in 2023. This insightful book offers the first comprehensive analysis of archival methodologies in the context of global history. Focusing on a Japanese migrant steamship from the 1880s to the 1890s, Dusinberre meticulously traces the ship's journeys across Japan, Hawai'i, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Through this lens, he explores critical themes such as labour migration, settler colonialism, and resource extraction in the Asia-Pacific region. With 300 pages of thought-provoking content, this paperback edition is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of history, economics, and migration. Dive into this compelling narrative and expand your understanding of global historical processes.