The Slave Trade (History Files)

The Slave Trade (History Files)

by JamesWalvin (Author)

Synopsis

The History Files series presents the people, events and ideas that have shaped our world, through the lens of recent research. Each title covers a single topic and is illustrated with telling images from out-of-the-way sources and a collection of facsimile documents, bringing the past to life in an accessible yet authoritative format. Focusing on the experiences of those who lived through slavery, James Walvin, a leading authority on the subject, discusses the origins, development, abolition and legacies of the slave trade. The facsimile documents bring the period alive, as do the poignant quotations taken from first-hand accounts, detailed box features and over 150 evocative images.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 26 Apr 2011

ISBN 10: 0500289174
ISBN 13: 9780500289174
Book Overview: A scholarly yet accessible introduction to the history of the slave trade, complete with facsimile documents

Media Reviews
'A very useful book indeed ... about as comprehensive as it could be' - Black & Asian Studies
'Packed with beautiful and interesting illustrations and prints. To my further delight ... were the additional facsimile documents included in a pocket of the back cover ... a special touch for the reader. When you purchase this book you will not be disappointed, I'm sure it will become a jewel in your collection' - Black Presence.co.uk
Author Bio
JamesWalvin is Professor Emeritus, Department of History, University ofYork. He was curator of the Parliamentary exhibition on the abolition of the slave trade in 2007.