This book examines John Locke's political thought and activity surrounding oceans with a focus on law and freedom at sea. By examining Locke's Two Treatises of Government alongside his work on England's Board of Trade, this book shows how his theoretical ideas were translated into laws and policies about issues such as piracy and slavery.

Chapter 1: Who Owns the Oceans? Locke's Theory of Property at Sea
Chapter 2: "Robbers and Pyrates": Locke's Theory of Natural Law at Sea
Chapter 3: Locke's War on Piracy
Chapter 4: Locke's Theory of Penal Slavery
Chapter 5: Locke's Theory on Forced Military Service

Sarah Pemberton is an independent scholar (PhD).