Slavery and the British Empire - From Africa to America

Zusatztext A clear overview of the entire history of British involvement with slavery and the slave trade Informationen zum Autor Kenneth Morgan grew up in Wilmington, Massachusetts and attended Northern Essex Community College, where he wrote as a sports writer. Kenneth then covered sports for The Daily Times Chronicle in Reading, Massachusetts. Currently, Kenneth lives in Hudson, New Hampshire with his wife Nikki. He always wanted to write a book. Motivation came from a pond behind his house, watching wildlife. In addition to reading and writing, Kenneth enjoys nature, boating, fishing, hiking, watching hockey and movies. Kenneth's granddaughter, Evelyn, is the inspiration for the main character. Klappentext An introduction to the entire history of British involvement with slavery and the slave trade! with an especial focus on the two centuries from 1650! and covering the Atlantic world! especially North America and the West Indies! as well as the Cape Colony! Mauritius! and India. Zusammenfassung An introduction to the entire history of British involvement with slavery and the slave trade, with an especial focus on the two centuries from 1650, and covering the Atlantic world, especially North America and the West Indies, as well as the Cape Colony, Mauritius, and India. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Introduction 1: Slavery and the Slave Trade 2: Merchants and Planters 3: The Triangular Trade 4: Slave Demography and Family Life 5: Work, Law, and Culture 6: Slave Resistance and Rebellion 7: The Abolition of the British Slave Trade 8: Slave Emancipation Epilogue Select Bibliography

Product details

• Authors: Kenneth Morgan
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2007
• EAN: 9780192892911
• ISBN: 978-0-19-289291-1
• No. of pages: 232
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 215 mm x 13 mm
• Series: Print on Demand
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, HISTORY / Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies), British Empire, HISTORY / Europe / General, HISTORY / Africa / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Slavery, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, British & Irish history, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, African History, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, History of the Americas, Slavery & abolition of slavery, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, C 1700 To C 1800, Slavery and abolition of slavery, African history: pre-colonial period