The Slave Ship: A Human History

The Slave Ship: A Human History - Paperback

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The Slave Ship: A Human History - Paperback

The Slave Ship: A Human History - Paperback

by Marcus Rediker
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by Marcus Rediker (Author)

In a chilling exploration of a nearly forgotten chapter of history, Marcus Rediker delves into the dark depths of slave ships in the 18th century.

In this widely praised history of an infamous institution, award-winning scholar Marcus Rediker shines a light into the darkest corners of the British and American slave ships of the eighteenth century. With meticulous detail, Rediker uncovers the harsh realities of the slave trade, shedding light on the inhumane treatment of captives and the power dynamics aboard the ships. From the economic motivations driving the trade to the efforts of abolitionists, this book reveals the birth of African American culture amidst a backdrop of horror and despair.

Drawing on thirty years of research in maritime archives, court records, diaries, and firsthand accounts, The Slave Ship is riveting and sobering in its revelations, reconstructing in chilling detail a world nearly lost to history: the "floating dungeons" at the forefront of the birth of African American culture. This is a powerful and important addition to the study of history, shedding light on a tragedy that should never be forgotten.

Author Biography

Marcus Rediker is the Distinguished Professor of Atlantic History at the University of Pittsburgh and the award-winning author of The Slave Ship. He lives in Pittsburgh.

Number of Pages: 464
Dimensions: 1.02 x 8.34 x 5.48 IN
Publication Date: October 01, 2008
ISBN9780143114253
Author Marcus Rediker
PublisherPenguin Books
GenreHistory, Education, and Technology
FormatPaperback
PublishedOctober 2008
LanguageENG- English
Pages464
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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