Black Ivory Slavery in the British Empire

Name: Black Ivory Slavery in the British Empire
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ISBN: 9780631229605

ISBN-10: 0631229604

ISBN-13: 9780631229605

Edition: 2nd 2001 (Revised)

Authors: James Walvin

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The brutal story of African slavery in the British colonies of the West Indies and North America is told in this text. All aspects of African slavery up to 1776 are covered including the situation of women, flight and rebellion, and disease and death.

Book details

List price: $60.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/28/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English

James Walvin is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of York in England and an authority on the slave trade. His recent books include The Trader, the Owner, the Slave; A Short History of Slavery; and The Slave Trade.



Acknowledgements


Preface to the Second Edition


Introduction


Chronology of Main Events


Maps



A View from London



Consuming Passions



Murdering Men



Traumas



Slaves, Traders and Africa



Crossing the Atlantic



Landfall



Working Lives



Plantations, Slaves and Planters



In the Fields



Skills



Women



Disease and Death



Resting



Slaves at Ease



Religion



Families and Communities



Sex in the Slave Quarters



Fighting Back



Violence



Rebellions



A Leap in the Dark: Runaways



Consequences



Ending It All: The Crusade Against Slavery



The Plight of Africa



The Problems of Freedom


Bibliographical Note


References


Index