Explore the pivotal, yet often overlooked, role of the Tamil Coast in the global slave trade. Esteemed Indian historian S. Jeyaseela Stephen unearths how Tamil individuals became integral to vast European trade networks between 1547-1792, forcibly migrating across continents. Journey with them to destinations from Melaka to Mexico, understanding their experiences and contributions. This meticulously researched volume, rich with archival detail, offers profound new perspectives on transnational maritime history and India’s place in the early modern world. An indispensable resource for historians, researchers, and enthusiasts of Indian and global trade history.